MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens Misting (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens Misting (1.7.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded From Centre To Nearside Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under Wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under Wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
1. exhaust system corroded. 2. oil filter leaking slightly.
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FC03 JGV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 FC03 JGV, 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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FC03 JGV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 July 2003.
Is FC03 JGV safe to buy?
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