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FH03 EJA

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,866 mi
Last recorded144,866 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 EJA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 144,866 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 144,839 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 136,887 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 132,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 123,025 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 122,951 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 112,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 112,881 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,770 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Apr 2014 102,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2013 89,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,238 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 80,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,222 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

evidence of old heavy oil leak on o/s of engine

Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,849 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,240 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 2MM ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,137 miles

cut across tread of o/s/rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,784 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,074 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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FH03 EJA 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 FH03 EJA, 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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FH03 EJA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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