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GD03 HBX

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,553 mi
Last recorded102,553 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 HBX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 102,553 miles

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

rear inner & outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 102,553 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,403 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 88,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 86,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,644 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake slight binding

whole underbody has a covering in rust

Fail 17 Dec 2013 84,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake slight binding

whole underbody has a covering in rust

Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,458 miles

SRS light on

Fail 19 Nov 2012 83,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,751 miles

handbrake high travel

Fail 12 Dec 2011 79,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake high travel

Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,692 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,628 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,859 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 46,402 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,112 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 34,112 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HBX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HBX, 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 GD03 HBX registered?

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

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