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AF03 HPA

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,682 mi
Last recorded136,682 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 HPA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 136,682 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 136,666 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 132,014 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 131,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 126,342 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 121,678 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 118,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2014 112,838 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 105,741 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 98,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 89,453 miles

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 24 Jul 2010 79,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,686 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,483 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 45,483 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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AF03 HPA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF03 HPA, 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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AF03 HPA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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