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GD03 LXG

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,088 mi
Last recorded153,088 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 LXG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 153,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 138,678 miles

no raer seats at time of test

slight tear both front wiperblade rubbers

Pass 10 Aug 2010 126,917 miles

no center or rear seats fitted at time of test.only front seat belts checked

Fail 15 Jul 2009 109,601 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

aux belt cracking

handbrake travel a little long

slight tear n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 15 Jul 2009 109,601 miles

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

aux belt cracking

handbrake travel a little long

slight tear n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 23 Jul 2008 90,196 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 66,895 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 66,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,543 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 LXG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

GD03 LXG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is GD03 LXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 LXG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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