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X5 HCA

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,068 mi
Last recorded58,068 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 HCA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 58,068 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 56,145 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 56,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,487 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 54,851 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 52,886 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,681 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 50,681 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 47,923 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 47,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,344 miles

exhaust blow front y section flexi pipes

index plates faded backing

p/steering rams weeping

rear brake pads worn low 3mm

Fail 17 Oct 2018 43,344 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

exhaust blow front y section flexi pipes

index plates faded backing

p/steering rams weeping

rear brake pads worn low 3mm

Pass 20 Oct 2017 39,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2017 39,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,688 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2015 36,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2014 34,125 miles

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

offside front tyre has sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2013 32,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 32,100 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,712 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,292 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,804 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 21,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,022 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 13,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 13,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,710 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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X5 HCA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 X5 HCA, 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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X5 HCA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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