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SJ03 GLB

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,656 mi
Last recorded114,656 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,656 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 114,648 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 113,406 miles

both headlight lens dull

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

rear number plate slightly worn

small holes in both inner & outer sills not in prescribed areas advise early repair

unable to fully inspect both inner & outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,879 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 110,878 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,831 miles

o/s/r tyre low inner edge advise replacement

Fail 21 Feb 2018 107,824 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre low inner edge advise replacement

Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,155 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear park brake performance poor

both rear shocker covers

Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,246 miles

n/s handbrake performance low

rear shocker dust covers in poor condition

slight movement in both rear drop link bushes

Fail 3 Mar 2016 99,245 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement cable (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear shocker dust covers in poor condition

slight moement in both rear drop link bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2015 94,747 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 94,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,998 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,197 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 78,310 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,310 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,096 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 74,072 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,726 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,611 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 68,457 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,175 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 61,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 49,410 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/r seat belt not checked properly due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,930 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 GLB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GLB, 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 GLB registered?

SJ03 GLB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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