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HX03 RNN

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,767 mi
Last recorded124,767 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 RNN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 124,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 121,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Jan 2021 117,744 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 113,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2020 113,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2019 110,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,387 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded at union areas

Front to rear chassis areas and rear suspension mount areas, getting abit corroded

Inner sill areas abit corroded in places

Rear roll-bar inner bushes getting abit worn

Fail 29 Jan 2018 107,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade u/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system getting abit corroded at union areas

Front to rear chassis areas and rear suspension mount areas, getting abit corroded

Inner sill areas abit corroded in places

O/S w/blade starting to split

Rear number plate getting abit deteriorated

Rear roll-bar inner bushes getting abit worn

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F Track Rod end joint

Pass 3 Feb 2017 103,899 miles

Both headlight lens poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 103,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Both headlight lens poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 100,604 miles

O/S w/blade rubber abit split

Rear chassis areas starting to get abit of surface corrosion in places

Rear end inner sill areas getting abit corroded

Rear metal b/pipes abit corroded at ends

Spare tyre flat

Towbar getting abit corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 96,316 miles

Both Rear anti roll bar links have wear in bushes

Both front and both rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 96,267 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both Rear anti roll bar links have wear in bushes

Both front and both rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,707 miles

Front to rear Brake pipes by fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Front, Offside Front, Nearside rear and Offsids rear Brake Pipes slightly corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 88,393 miles

Front and rear metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded at pipe end areas

Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear areas around fuel tank, starting to get abit corroded slightly

Tow bar starting to get abit corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,214 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding

some rub marks on windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2010 76,536 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 76,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,389 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,368 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 50,368 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 37,795 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 24,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 19,443 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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HX03 RNN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 86,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX03 RNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX03 RNN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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