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JH03 SLH

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,783 mi
Last recorded150,783 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH03 SLH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 150,783 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2018 150,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2017 149,219 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 149,219 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 140,595 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to varous places

Pass 29 Jul 2015 130,512 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear shock asborber been repaired,requires attension.

slight play in offside front inner driveshaft end.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 130,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear shock asborber been repaired,requires attension.

slight play in offside front inner driveshaft end.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 123,312 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 123,312 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 109,942 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

drivers seat belt buckle realease button warn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 101,672 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 101,625 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,040 miles

both front tyres worn

long parking brake travel

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles

Fail 21 May 2011 90,605 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn

long parking brake travel

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 May 2010 78,716 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 78,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise engine oil level low.

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 66,616 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 66,616 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 55,839 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 44,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,369 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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JH03 SLH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JH03 SLH, 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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JH03 SLH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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