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AK03 JHE

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,434 mi
Last recorded170,434 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 JHE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2020 170,434 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill holed full length (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill holed full length (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering holed above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 165,102 miles

Sills heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2018 159,166 miles

sills heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2017 153,944 miles

corrosion starting around the rear of the underside of vehicle.

Pass 30 Apr 2016 150,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear child seat fitted unalowin full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2016 150,103 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear child seat fitted unalowin full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2015 134,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s rear body damage

Pass 9 Apr 2014 11,361 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 11,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 101,110 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 15 Apr 2013 101,076 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,915 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 93,905 miles

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 88,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,379 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 81,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,205 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 66,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,323 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,451 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 47,451 miles

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

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

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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AK03 JHE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK03 JHE, 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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AK03 JHE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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