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L1 SOJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,452 mi
Last recorded88,452 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 SOJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 88,452 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,252 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,463 miles

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

Number plate's likely to be charged

Fail 11 Jul 2022 76,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Number plate's likely to be charged

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,897 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,251 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,653 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,606 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,807 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,724 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,400 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,010 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,072 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,485 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,295 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,836 miles

both rear brake discs very slight pitting to outer face

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,736 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,072 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,188 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 27,188 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,967 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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L1 SOJ 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 90.5%.

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 L1 SOJ, 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 L1 SOJ registered?

L1 SOJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is L1 SOJ safe to buy?

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