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SJ03 GEZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,837 mi
Last recorded84,837 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 GEZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,837 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 84,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,662 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 75,660 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,652 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,999 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,345 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 44,507 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,869 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,405 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 GEZ 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 80%.

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 SJ03 GEZ, 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 SJ03 GEZ registered?

SJ03 GEZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SJ03 GEZ safe to buy?

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