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YF03 JJC

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,193 mi
Last recorded162,193 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 JJC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 162,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 158,634 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 152,272 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 141,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 140,872 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 123,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 123,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 123,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,910 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 82,006 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 67,078 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,028 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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YF03 JJC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF03 JJC, 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 YF03 JJC registered?

YF03 JJC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YF03 JJC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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