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SJ03 HRB

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,530 mi
Last recorded87,530 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 87,530 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s + o/s (1.7.5a)

corrosion visable underside off vehicle in and around prescribed areas not yet excessive

Pass 29 May 2015 82,219 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 78,597 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,769 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

corroded throughout cill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2013 74,765 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corroded throughout cill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,558 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2012 71,558 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,558 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 68,527 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,187 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 63,187 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 55,179 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 4 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,593 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 49,539 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,021 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,483 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 29,530 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 HRB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HRB, 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 HRB registered?

SJ03 HRB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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