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FE03 TJV

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,314 mi
Last recorded104,314 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 104,314 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 104,303 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 99,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 99,693 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened diff mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 92,976 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 92,976 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,725 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 81,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,496 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 71,654 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,654 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,565 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 63,351 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,351 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,215 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,144 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 45,402 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 34,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 34,601 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,270 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 TJV 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TJV, 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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FE03 TJV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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