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SX03 JFF

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,462 mi
Last recorded112,462 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 JFF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 112,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 108,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 108,293 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 103,641 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,993 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 93,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,423 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,456 miles

front brake pads worn,will need replaced soon

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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SX03 JFF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SX03 JFF, 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 SX03 JFF registered?

SX03 JFF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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