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SV03 FHJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,979 mi
Last recorded89,979 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 FHJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,979 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 89,975 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 78,877 miles

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

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

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

heavy coating of under seal on weld repairs

Fail 17 May 2016 78,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

UJ at transfer box badly worn

heavy coating of under seal on weld repairs

Fail 16 Oct 2015 78,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Rear Clevis pin on axle (3.5.1k)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre and rear exhaust joins corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel filter corroded

N/s/f outer door handle insecure

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

O/s/f wiper slightly worn

Positive battery terminal loose

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 78,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Clevis pin (3.5.1k)

Both front suspension arms slightly corroded

Centre and rear exhaust joining areas corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion O/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)

Fuel filter corroded

N/s/f outer door handle insecure

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

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

O/s/f wiper slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-70-16 (4.1.E.1)

Positive terminal on battery loose

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion O/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion O/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 78,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Clevis pin (3.5.1k)

Both front suspension arms slightly corroded

Centre and rear exhaust joining areas corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion O/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)

Fuel filter corroded

N/s and o/s inner sill areas corroded

N/s/f outer door handle insecure

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

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

O/s/f wiper slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-70-16 (4.1.E.1)

Positive terminal on battery loose

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion O/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion O/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 75,841 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 75,837 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 71,051 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 71,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,314 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 68,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,252 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 67,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,109 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 61,108 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,121 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 39,120 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,860 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 46,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,079 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,954 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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SV03 FHJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SV03 FHJ, 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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SV03 FHJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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