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PA03 HLF

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,307 mi
Last recorded158,307 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 HLF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 158,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 151,636 miles

front and rear anti roll bar link rubbers cracking

headlamps slightly opaque

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

slight corrossion rear brake discs

Fail 28 Jul 2016 151,635 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rears at rear ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear anti roll bar link rubbers cracking

headlamps slightly opaque

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

slight corrossion rear brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2015 143,718 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/front to rear near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 141,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 136,067 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2013 135,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 130,246 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 123,677 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 123,677 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 114,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 104,897 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 93,300 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 75,887 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 54,222 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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PA03 HLF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PA03 HLF, 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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PA03 HLF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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