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MK03 UMJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,672 mi
Last recorded117,672 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 UMJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 117,672 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 111,019 miles

slight corrosion offside inner sill

Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,514 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 104,102 miles

both front tyre walls perishing

condition of both front headlamp glasses and beam intensity

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion on all of chassis and undersills

Fail 1 Dec 2018 104,102 miles

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

both front tyre walls perishing

condition of both front headlamp glasses and beam intensity

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion on all of chassis and undersills

Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,494 miles

n/s rear outer sill corroding not in prescribe area

o/s rear outer sill corroding not in prescribe area

Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,811 miles

both sides rear under sills coroding

rear outer sills corroding under sill cover

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,082 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,519 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,750 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,816 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,272 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 62,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front registration plate damaged

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes coroding

nearside and offside rear brake pipes coroding

nearside front brake pipe coroding

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar mounting bush

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,448 miles

front registration plate damaged

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes coroding

nearside and offside rear brake pipes coroding

nearside front brake pipe coroding

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar mounting bush

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,342 miles

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear brake pipe coroding

Fail 20 Mar 2009 53,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear brake pipe coroding

Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,242 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 44,242 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 35,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,121 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,657 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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MK03 UMJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MK03 UMJ, 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 MK03 UMJ registered?

MK03 UMJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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