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FE03 TGJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,190 mi
Last recorded103,190 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 TGJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 103,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both headlights slightly opaque

Pass 27 Jan 2020 92,887 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer sill has plastic cover fitted

Nearside Outer sill has plastic cover fitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 92,885 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill has plastic cover fitted

Nearside Outer sill has plastic cover fitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 85,464 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 85,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,592 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 80,589 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 May 2017 78,772 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 76,037 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 76,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,168 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,108 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,437 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 63,431 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,934 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Spare tyre defective

advise tracking check

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

front brake disks worn

offside front brake pipe corroded "borderline"

oil leak front diff

one main brake pipe corroded at rear

one main brake pipe corroded front & rear

one offside front washer out of aim

parkbrake cable pivot on rear axle sticking

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,580 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Mar 2008 42,772 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 42,763 miles

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

parking brake free travel requires attention.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,475 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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FE03 TGJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE03 TGJ, 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 FE03 TGJ registered?

FE03 TGJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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