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J888 HSE

2003 Kia Sorento

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests51 (39 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,300 mi
Last recorded101,300 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 HSE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

39 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 101,300 miles

1 x offside front Abs sensor bolt missing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

water? hoses twisted under vehicle x 2 will require attention

Pass 4 Dec 2025 110,252 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 110,252 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2025 98,802 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 107,674 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 107,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 97,972 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 101,776 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 101,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack track rod end as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 97,279 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 96,045 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 96,045 miles

Brake performance not tested due to offsider front whee (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 96,898 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 89,319 miles

surface rust on floor

Pass 1 Sep 2021 91,134 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,566 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,069 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 87,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,039 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,927 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,967 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 85,967 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 78,191 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 78,191 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 85,223 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 85,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,470 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 84,098 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Dec 2017 84,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Under-tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,379 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 80,276 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 80,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,817 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,758 miles

under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 4 Dec 2015 74,758 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in rear sill (6.1.B.2)

under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 56,377 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 69,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,649 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,403 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,052 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,478 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,701 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 26,373 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,441 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,208 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,221 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,482 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,122 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 26,989 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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J888 HSE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 51 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J888 HSE, 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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J888 HSE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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