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HX03 RNU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,578 mi
Last recorded90,578 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 RNU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 90,578 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,908 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 87,895 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 82,636 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive very slight PAS seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 82,636 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes across axle, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive very slight PAS seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,873 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 77,873 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 74,106 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 74,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,540 miles

play in osr antiroll bar link

Pass 15 Aug 2015 46,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 38,450 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 34,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,700 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,484 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,125 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 10,062 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 RNU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RNU, 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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What year was HX03 RNU registered?

HX03 RNU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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