MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil filter corroded
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil filter corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ03 ZMV 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 MJ03 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?
MJ03 ZMV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2003.
Is MJ03 ZMV safe to buy?
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