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FC03 KJZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Lpg 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,561 mi
Last recorded148,561 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 KJZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 148,561 miles

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

brake pipes greased up!!

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 148,543 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes greased up!!

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 136,571 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 126,175 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 109,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine lamp showing on dash

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,252 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both outer sills slighly corroded

both rear discs worn and pitted

engine warning light on

front and rear suspension components corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2010 93,252 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both outer sills slighly corroded

both rear discs worn and pitted

engine warning light on

front and rear suspension components corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 85,496 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,235 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 74,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,137 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,209 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 KJZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJZ, 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 KJZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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