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FC03 JGV

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,993 mi
Last recorded130,993 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 JGV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 130,993 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 130,947 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 128,984 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 128,984 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 124,747 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 124,714 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 121,713 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 117,649 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 117,581 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,029 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,844 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,348 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,843 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,223 miles

1. exhaust system corroded. 2. oil filter leaking slightly.

Pass 29 May 2007 31,858 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,119 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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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.

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