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GD03 AWX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,557 mi
Last recorded103,557 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 AWX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 103,557 miles

advise vehicle is corroded on underside

Fail 25 Sep 2017 103,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking CORRODED (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure MOUNTING ON AXLE (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 95,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced motor damaged. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear door corrosion lower edge.

body damaged[minor].

front seat belts slow on retreive.

screen chipped.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 95,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WORN OUT OF SHAPE. (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside SMALL CHIP CENTRE SCREEN.

ALL TYRES WEARING LOW .

BATTERY ACID ON TRAY.

FRONT SEAT BELTS SLOW TOO RETRACT

HEAD LAMP LENSES DULL IMAGE.

NEARSIDE REAR PASSENGER DOOR PLASTIC TRIM METAL SUPPORT PANEL RUSTED.

Nearside HEADLAMP MOTOR DEFECTIVE.

VEHICLE HAS MINOR DAMAGE MARKS.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,627 miles

Nearside Front EDGE WEAR

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear WEARING THIN BUT STILL LEGAL

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,176 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front seat belts slow on return.sill covers fitted. limited inspection.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 87,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

SEAT BELTS FRONT LAZY RETURN ACTION

SILL COVERS FITTED.LIMITED INSPECTION.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,669 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 74,656 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORROSION.NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK/PLATE CONTAMINATED WITH AXLE OIL.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,036 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 67,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,367 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 39,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Leak from engine oil filter

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Leak from engine oil filter

Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,241 miles

O/S/F wiper blade badly fitted.

Fail 8 Jun 2006 27,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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GD03 AWX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 GD03 AWX, 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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GD03 AWX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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