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SK03 JBU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,451 mi
Last recorded78,451 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 JBU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 78,451 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 72,730 miles

Offside Front track rod end has play

centre rear fuel pipes corroding

o/s/r lower sil corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,066 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 57,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front side lamp dim

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,190 miles

offside front side lamp dim

Pass 16 May 2012 53,204 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 49,004 miles

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

front b/pads wearing low

rear b/discs rusty on insides

Pass 4 May 2011 49,004 miles

front b/pads wearing low

rear b/discs rusty on insides

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,396 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,453 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner tread / n/s h/brake low reading

Fail 12 Apr 2008 41,890 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s handbrake could be better

Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,890 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s handbrake could be better

Fail 10 Mar 2007 38,091 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 38,091 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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SK03 JBU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SK03 JBU, 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 SK03 JBU registered?

SK03 JBU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for SK03 JBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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