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GD03 AWY

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,773 mi
Last recorded118,773 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 118,773 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 118,773 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 109,820 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn,handbrake has long travel.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 109,820 miles

front brake discs worn,handbrake has long travel.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 97,978 miles

some wear to all brake pads,nearside front tyre wearing,offside front tyre wearing,offside rear anti roll bar mounting bush worn, aerial needs new mast.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 97,978 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

some wear to all brake pads,nearside front tyre wearing,offside front tyre wearing,offside rear anti roll bar mounting bush worn, aerial needs new mast.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 87,017 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,801 miles

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

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

outer edge of o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,237 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 54,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 42,826 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 42,826 miles

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

front brake pads

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 AWY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD03 AWY registered?

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

Is GD03 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 AWY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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