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CF03 JNX

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,796 mi
Last recorded137,796 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 JNX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 137,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 137,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,563 miles

advise corrosion in both inner sills not in prescribed area

Pass 21 Oct 2014 121,280 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 121,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 117,347 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and close to limit

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Spare tyre flat and loose in carrier

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2013 117,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both headlight lenses cloudy

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and close to limit

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Spare tyre flat and loose in carrier

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2012 108,312 miles

oil leak

Both front steel brakepipes to flexis rusty

Headlight lenses slightly clouded

Nearside rear shockabsorber cover boot broken

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2012 108,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front steel brakepipes to flexis rusty

Headlight lenses slightly clouded

Nearside rear shockabsorber cover boot broken

Offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 98,671 miles

Both front metal brakepipes to flexi,s rusty

Both headlight lenses cloudy

Both metal brakepipes on axle rusty

Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Oil leaking from engine (possible oil filter)

Spare tyre flat

Fail 5 Nov 2011 98,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both front metal brakepipes to flexi,s rusty

Both headlight lenses cloudy

Both metal brakepipes on axle rusty

Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Oil leaking from engine (possible oil filter)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Nov 2010 88,716 miles

Both rear steel brakepipes from flexi's rusty

Nearside and offside front steel brakepipes to flexi's rusty

Offside rear tyre close to limit and has a nail in tread

Very bad oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Nov 2009 77,794 miles

Oil leak

Quick release tow ball not fitted to hitch

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn both sides

Fail 17 Nov 2009 77,794 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Quick release tow ball not fitted to hitch

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn both sides

Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,167 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,936 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,778 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,928 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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CF03 JNX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red 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 CF03 JNX, 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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What year was CF03 JNX registered?

CF03 JNX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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