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R3 JGK

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,409 mi
Last recorded81,409 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 JGK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 81,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 80,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 78,440 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,452 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,180 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 73,672 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,231 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 72,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 70,425 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,287 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,375 miles

sat nav holder removed

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,701 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,515 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,105 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,708 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 38,904 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,222 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,848 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,981 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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R3 JGK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R3 JGK, 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 R3 JGK registered?

R3 JGK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is R3 JGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 JGK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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