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RJ03 NVL

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,375 mi
Last recorded89,375 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 NVL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,375 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 79,267 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 79,267 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,710 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle underside and chassis corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,211 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2008 46,268 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 39,679 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 30,062 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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RJ03 NVL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RJ03 NVL, 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 RJ03 NVL registered?

RJ03 NVL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is RJ03 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ03 NVL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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