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HS03 JKJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,505 mi
Last recorded139,505 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 JKJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 139,505 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 139,496 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

hand brake travel

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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HS03 JKJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HS03 JKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS03 JKJ registered?

HS03 JKJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is HS03 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 JKJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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