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KN03 HZX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,634 mi
Last recorded164,634 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 HZX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 164,634 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

auxiliary drive belt perished

Fail 4 May 2017 164,634 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

auxiliary drive belt perished

Pass 19 May 2016 153,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front prop shaft uj has play

Fail 19 May 2016 153,416 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2015 141,436 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little 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)

auxilary drive belt worn

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r shock absorber gaitor damaged

n/s/r tire 3mm tread depth

o/s/r tire 3mm tread depth

Pass 15 May 2014 130,446 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 130,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 121,592 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 121,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 111,496 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 99,815 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 99,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 88,426 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 88,426 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2009 79,105 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 65,530 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 65,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 52,367 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,975 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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KN03 HZX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KN03 HZX, 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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KN03 HZX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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