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ML03 NJJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,312 mi
Last recorded120,312 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 NJJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 120,312 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 115,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,620 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 101,183 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge 245/70/R16 107H Michelin (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre starting to crack in treads

Fail 21 Apr 2016 94,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge 245/70/R16 107H Michelin (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre starting to crack in treads

Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,754 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,383 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 85,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,919 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,037 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 54,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,088 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,617 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,974 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,345 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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ML03 NJJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ML03 NJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML03 NJJ registered?

ML03 NJJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is ML03 NJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML03 NJJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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