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JB03 COO

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,588 mi
Last recorded119,588 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB03 COO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 119,588 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 113,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked / damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle damaged but still operational

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

severe oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2016 110,260 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes are perished and cracking

Front brake pipes corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Serious oil leaks ?

Unable to see all of the brake and fuel pipes due to position of clips and other items

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2016 110,247 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NS inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OS inner sill (5.2.6)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Both front anti-roll bar bushes are perished and cracking

Front brake pipes corroded

Serious oil leaks ?

Unable to see all of the brake and fuel pipes due to position of clips and other items

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,264 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Oil leak

Slight wear to rear anti-roll bar 'D'Bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 105,264 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Slight wear to rear anti-roll bar 'D'Bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,377 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 93,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,280 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on Inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2013 84,273 miles

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

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing on Inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,093 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 76,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,330 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 63,202 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,436 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2008 47,708 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,903 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,120 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 38,115 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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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JB03 COO is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 JB03 COO, 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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What year was JB03 COO registered?

JB03 COO is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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