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AK03 JJL

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,275 mi
Last recorded131,275 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 JJL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 131,275 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

in general under vehicle corrosion (rear)

Fail 18 Jan 2021 125,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

in general under vehicle corrosion (rear)

Pass 2 Jul 2019 118,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil fouling

Fail 2 Jul 2019 118,733 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil fouling

Pass 14 Jul 2018 114,460 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 114,460 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 107,560 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 107,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 107,511 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle upper brackets (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 101,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 94,415 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 94,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 87,731 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 87,731 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 82,229 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 78,415 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,966 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,569 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 65,568 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 54,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,043 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,293 miles

n/s/f spot light adrift

Fail 31 Jul 2006 34,569 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,569 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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AK03 JJL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JJL, 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 JJL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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