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NL03 HGF

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,818 mi
Last recorded117,818 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 HGF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 117,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 117,818 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure repair handle (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 113,668 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 133,650 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 103,331 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 103,331 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 89,683 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,146 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

slight oil stain around o/s of steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2015 86,145 miles

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

slight oil stain around o/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2012 74,612 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 70,197 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 65,966 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,537 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

unable to fully evaluate condition of both front brake pipes after they go behind front wheel arch liners

Pass 23 May 2008 55,336 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 48,289 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 48,163 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 42,033 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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NL03 HGF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NL03 HGF, 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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NL03 HGF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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