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HS03 JYG

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,569 mi
Last recorded50,569 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 JYG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,569 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,194 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,655 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,955 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,386 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 47,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,599 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,251 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,378 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,185 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,017 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,034 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,759 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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HS03 JYG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HS03 JYG, 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 JYG registered?

HS03 JYG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is HS03 JYG safe to buy?

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