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HX03 RNZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,965 mi
Last recorded116,965 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 RNZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 116,965 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 116,965 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 110,825 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,273 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 88,435 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,672 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,188 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 40,180 miles

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside sills

slight deterioration to offside front wiper blade

Fail 24 Jul 2007 40,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside sills

slight deterioration to offside front wiper blade

Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,043 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 29,278 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 RNZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

HX03 RNZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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The MOT history for HX03 RNZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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