MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible rack (2.1.5 (a))
rear chassis corroding
rear metal fuel pipes corroded
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))
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
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
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
offside steering rack boot damp
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
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
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
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
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)
nail in off side front tyre
off side rear tyre on legal limit
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
front pads wearing low
nail in o/s/r tyre
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear metal brake pipes corroded
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
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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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