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JG03 JPG

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,591 mi
Last recorded122,591 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG03 JPG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 122,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear underside heavily corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 121,027 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 121,027 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 113,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

over plates fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2018 105,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

over plates fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2017 103,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 97,261 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 82,971 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,335 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 68,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 12 May 2011 61,075 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,048 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,245 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 37,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,385 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,220 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 19,503 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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JG03 JPG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JG03 JPG, 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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JG03 JPG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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