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MJ03 EYL

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

156,547 mi
Last recorded156,547 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 EYL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 156,547 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 151,812 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 144,767 miles

Inner Sills corroded both sides front & rear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 144,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Inner Sills corroded both sides front & rear

Pass 5 Mar 2021 141,953 miles

General corrosion under vehicle at chassis and suspension parts.

Rear Corrosion at rear of both rear inner sills under vehicle.

Fail 2 Mar 2021 141,951 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose. Leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion under vehicle at chassis and suspension parts.

Rear Corrosion at rear of both rear inner sills under vehicle.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 137,329 miles

General corrosion evident under vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2019 129,344 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 129,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 122,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 114,726 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 114,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 97,626 miles

Surface corrosion on rear sections of both chassis members...

Fail 23 Mar 2015 97,626 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface corrosion on rear sections of both chassis members...

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,806 miles

Both rear fuel pipes corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,545 miles

Slight play from steering uj

Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,576 miles

Both front head lamp lenses slightly frosted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,015 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,348 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,996 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,942 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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MJ03 EYL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MJ03 EYL, 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 MJ03 EYL registered?

MJ03 EYL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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