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HY03 OVX

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,488 mi
Last recorded114,488 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 OVX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 114,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges ( both sides ) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle.

heavy corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 10 Jul 2023 114,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges ( both sides ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle.

heavy corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 8 Jul 2022 107,059 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust rubbers perrishing

handbrake slight travel

n/s o/s rear antiee roll bar links slight wear

n/s o/s rear shockabsorbers dust covers split

n/s o/s rear tyre perrishing and getting low

o/s front steering rack gaiter slightly wheaping

Fail 6 Jul 2022 107,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre and rear exhaust rubbers perrishing

handbrake slight travel

n/s o/s rear antiee roll bar links slight wear

n/s o/s rear shockabsorbers dust covers split

n/s o/s rear tyre perrishing and getting low

o/s front steering rack gaiter slightly wheaping

Pass 27 Feb 2021 96,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 93,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 89,826 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,080 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 85,080 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,148 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,366 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 76,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,799 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,567 miles

n/s/f c/v joint in poor condiction

n/s/r tyre low

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,999 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,662 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

pin hole in n/s/f cv boot

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,904 miles

chips in screen

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,443 miles

air bag light on

chips in screen

o/s aim on lower limit

o/s/f tyre ewaring low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre age cracking

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,005 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,288 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,169 miles

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

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

damage to fuel tank

Fail 16 Apr 2007 34,169 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

damage to fuel tank

Pass 3 May 2006 26,526 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 OVX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HY03 OVX, 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 HY03 OVX registered?

HY03 OVX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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