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EK03 UJR

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,301 mi
Last recorded143,301 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 UJR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 143,301 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 132,238 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 121,774 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 108,896 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 95,115 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on outter edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 94,781 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,785 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,045 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,343 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 57,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,556 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2007 48,545 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,415 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 34,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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EK03 UJR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EK03 UJR, 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 EK03 UJR registered?

EK03 UJR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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