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MP03 HZY

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,008 mi
Last recorded143,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 HZY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 143,008 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 143,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 140,619 miles

NOTE:- BOTH REAR SHOCKER LOWER SHAFT CORRODED, near bottom pivots

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill, near body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Note;- SPARE tyre flat

Note;- rear FUEL pipes corroded.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill, near front body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear cracking slightly on inner wall

Pass 21 May 2015 135,327 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 130,927 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear handbrake slight low effort noted and handbrake travel getting high

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes at offside rear above fuel tank and at securing clips corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 123,713 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 123,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 118,416 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 118,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 107,733 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 95,756 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack mount

Pass 21 Aug 2009 84,234 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,501 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 73,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 44,606 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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MP03 HZY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MP03 HZY, 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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MP03 HZY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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