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GD03 LXN

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,306 mi
Last recorded94,306 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 LXN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,306 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,392 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 32,344 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 32,343 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,348 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2013 60,320 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 125,650 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 108,269 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,538 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,812 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 60,975 miles

advise o/s/r tyre low on tread on inner edge

remove screw from n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,824 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 LXN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

GD03 LXN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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