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HY03 OVJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,095 mi
Last recorded112,095 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 OVJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 112,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 112,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 112,060 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced to axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 105,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 105,526 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,300 miles

1. Offside beam pattern is poor.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

3. Both rear tyres wearing low on outside edge.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 96,299 miles

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

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

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

1. Offside beam pattern is poor.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

3. Both rear tyres wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,733 miles

Both front and nearside rear ABS sensor wires have one retaining point broken.

Both sides inner sills underfloor corroded quite thin.

Centre exhaust hanger broken away from exhaust.

Chassis has surface corrosion in many areas.

Hand brake linkage has little movement at nearside.

Nearside rear anti roll bar "D" bush in poor condition but has no play.

Rear brake hose end ferrules corroded.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 87,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both front and nearside rear ABS sensor wires have one retaining point broken.

Both front tyres nearing limit.

Both sides inner sills underfloor corroded quite thin.

Centre exhaust hanger broken away from exhaust.

Chassis has surface corrosion in many areas.

Hand brake linkage has little movement at nearside.

Nearside rear anti roll bar "D" bush in poor condition but has no play.

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK WEARING THROUGH INNER SIDEWALL OF TYRE WHEN ON LOCK. TYRE MARKED ALL THE WAY ROUND BUT NOT TO CORD.

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the centre.

Rear brake hose end ferrules corroded.

Rear number plate loose one end.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,337 miles

Parkung brake efficiency only just met, nearside performance low.

o/s front door handle is insecure

the n/s rear brake disc is heavily scored

Fail 7 Mar 2014 77,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s front door handle is insecure

the n/s rear brake disc is heavily scored

Pass 9 Feb 2013 70,112 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 65,278 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,276 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 60,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,197 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 55,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 49,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 45,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2007 39,894 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 39,894 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 34,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 34,814 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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HY03 OVJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HY03 OVJ, 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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HY03 OVJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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