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SJ03 FJN

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,671 mi
Last recorded115,671 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 FJN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 115,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 115,671 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 115,274 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Both underside pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HID bulbs in a normal lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill exccess corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill exccess corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill exccess corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill exccess corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed near the middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Impact bar excess corroded and holed

Pass 8 Mar 2019 112,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside drive shaft oil seal slightly leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2019 112,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside drive shaft oil seal slightly leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,888 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,161 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both h/l lenses opaque! (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded!

Fail 13 Mar 2017 99,157 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both h/l lenses opaque! (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded!

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,664 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 96,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 95,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam patern! & opaque lenses on BOTH H/LIGHTS (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides no edges left (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES!! (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES!! (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged very corroded!! (7.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES pitted/corroded! (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 89,740 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2015 89,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,324 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 67,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 64,878 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2012 64,878 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 59,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,718 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 51,718 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 43,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,490 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,188 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 35,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,498 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,521 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,490 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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SJ03 FJN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ03 FJN, 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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SJ03 FJN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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