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PE03 NJV

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,277 mi
Last recorded189,277 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 NJV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 189,277 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2021 189,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 180,631 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 180,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 176,262 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 164,118 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 164,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 158,239 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 158,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 146,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 132,289 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 121,087 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 112,877 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 104,688 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 91,289 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 80,473 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 68,749 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 68,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 59,853 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 50,358 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PE03 NJV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE03 NJV, 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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PE03 NJV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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