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SD03 HGA

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,053 mi
Last recorded151,053 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 HGA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 151,053 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 145,862 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.A.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.A.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 134,546 miles

slight oil leak from engine.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 134,440 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 124,086 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 116,427 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 116,427 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 106,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,825 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,909 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 72,846 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,581 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 61,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,019 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 51,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,467 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 44,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,713 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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SD03 HGA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black 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 SD03 HGA, 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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SD03 HGA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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