MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SJ03 GOA safe to buy?
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