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K14 TJT

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,611 mi
Last recorded109,611 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 TJT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 109,611 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 96,751 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 96,751 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,367 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 71,266 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,875 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 60,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,108 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs have wear

Fail 11 Feb 2010 57,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs have wear

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,299 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,167 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 31,689 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,689 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 29,697 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 TJT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K14 TJT, 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 TJT registered?

K14 TJT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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