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SJ03 GOA

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,972 mi
Last recorded142,972 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 GOA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2016 142,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded [Crossmember[ (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamps are starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake binding

Pass 8 Dec 2015 132,206 miles

Engine covers fitted .unable to check all parts

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

fuel pipes are corroded

rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 132,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning on (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted .unable to check all parts

fuel pipes are corroded

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 120,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 104,900 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 98,740 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight corrosion to front to rear fuel pipe

unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advanced corrosion to both front to rear fuel pipe and both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

n/s/f side lamp dull

Fail 5 Dec 2011 91,063 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advanced corrosion to both front to rear fuel pipe and both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

diesal emissions high ,engine oil black level low ,recommend a service

n/s/f side lamp dull

Pass 3 Dec 2010 90,883 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s hand brake recording less effort than o/s and hand brake travel long

Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,717 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 57,717 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,727 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 45,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,528 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 29,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 GOA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GOA, 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 GOA registered?

SJ03 GOA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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