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NC03 HZA

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,569 mi
Last recorded119,569 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 HZA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,569 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 119,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 110,325 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 110,317 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,080 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 101,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 94,930 miles

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

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

headlight lens misty

Fail 6 May 2014 94,930 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

headlight lens misty

Pass 4 May 2013 84,174 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 May 2012 75,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front steering rack boot damp?

Pass 11 May 2011 68,534 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 9 May 2011 68,534 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroding

travel on hand brake

Pass 6 May 2010 60,229 miles

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

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

nearside front steering rack boot " damp"

nearside rear handbrake slight low effort ( suggest examination in future)

rear anti roll bar bushes ( to axle ) worn

Fail 5 May 2010 60,213 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front steering rack boot " damp"

nearside rear handbrake slight low effort ( suggest examination in future)

rear anti roll bar bushes ( to axle ) worn

Pass 7 May 2009 49,886 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front no plate fading ??? suggest replace in near future

Pass 7 May 2008 38,329 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)

front brake pads worn

nearside front steering rack boot "damp"??

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

plastic skirts fitted unable to examine outer sills

Pass 9 May 2007 28,760 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,761 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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NC03 HZA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC03 HZA, 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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NC03 HZA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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