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K14 JNB

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,559 mi
Last recorded62,559 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 JNB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 62,559 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 62,559 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 60,966 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 60,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 58,262 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 55,254 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 55,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 52,544 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 52,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,532 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2020 48,532 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,862 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 37,932 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,338 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,406 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 25,460 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 22,547 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 21,619 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,198 miles

o/s rear door outer handle missing but still able to open door using lever on catch

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,763 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,868 miles

Air bag warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,285 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 14,863 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 12,575 miles

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Oct 2006 11,000 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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K14 JNB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K14 JNB, 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 K14 JNB registered?

K14 JNB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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