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RN03 HRG

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,249 mi
Last recorded126,249 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 HRG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025 126,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 124,353 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front - bushes perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear - greased (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both steering rack gaiters damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 121,144 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack gaiters damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Aug 2023 121,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack gaiters damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Aug 2022 118,610 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear chassis corroding

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 115,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear - greased (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 112,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 11 Aug 2020 112,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.88% plate limit 0.91% result (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle locating arm front and rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle locating arm mounting point front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 13 Aug 2019 108,611 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside steering rack boot damp

Fail 5 Aug 2019 108,605 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement hand brake (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value - 0.88 actual value - 1.21 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside steering rack boot damp

Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,523 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

screw and nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2018 104,507 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes - above tank and chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

screw and nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,266 miles

bad corrosion and rust to offside rear sill and under side skirt cover

both front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pads wearing thin/low

nearside rear door stiff to open

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal fuel pipes corroding

slight bind to nearside front brake

slight movement to offside front anti roll bar saddle bush

Pass 27 Jul 2016 95,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 89,499 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,582 miles

nail in off side front tyre

off side rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,595 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,962 miles

front pads wearing low

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,180 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,432 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,818 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,347 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,930 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,096 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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RN03 HRG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RN03 HRG, 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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RN03 HRG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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