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FH03 JZT

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,853 mi
Last recorded114,853 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 114,853 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2018 108,474 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

child seat fitted o/s/r

engine covers fitted

handbrake lever travel high

handbrake performance poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,843 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

both rear arches corroded exhaust and chassis corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2017 102,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Both rear inner arches corroded at chassis/body mount

Chassis corroded

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak from front

Pass 13 Dec 2016 100,277 miles

o/s/f anti roll rubbers exhaust rubber poor rear headlights need clean

Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,264 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,255 miles

see advisories from test number:- 818265034324

Fail 1 Dec 2014 95,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 93,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,960 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 84,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 74,958 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

h/brake slightly high

os/f wiper split

Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,844 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 60,343 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,744 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear hand brake needs wheel off inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,546 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 JZT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FH03 JZT, 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 JZT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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