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GD03 LXB

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,286 mi
Last recorded121,286 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 LXB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 121,286 miles

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

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

both rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn resulting in movement

Pass 8 Jul 2010 108,646 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

FRONT TO REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPES EXTREMELY CORRODED.

FRONT WIPERS REQUIRE RENEWAL.

NEAR SIDE PARKING BRAKE SHOWING POOR PERFORMANCE.

OFF SIDE FRONT SIDE POSITION LIGHT POOR.

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 108,646 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

FRONT TO REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPES EXTREMELY CORRODED.

FRONT WIPERS REQUIRE RENEWAL.

NEAR SIDE PARKING BRAKE SHOWING POOR PERFORMANCE.

OFF SIDE FRONT SIDE POSITION LIGHT POOR.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 97,429 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 83,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 70,508 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 56,571 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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GD03 LXB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

GD03 LXB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is GD03 LXB safe to buy?

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