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GD03 YXZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Lpg 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,503 mi
Last recorded129,503 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 YXZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 129,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear petrol smell but no leak present

various corrosion but no holes located

Fail 1 Feb 2019 129,491 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 124,486 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres deteriorating.

Fail 1 Dec 2017 124,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front to rear inner sill in various places. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front to rear inner sill in various places. (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Both tyres deteriorating.

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 117,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 117,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 118,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 118,899 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 99,045 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,948 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 80,948 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 51,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,298 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,694 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight perishing

o/s/r seat belt has light crush damage

Fail 3 Nov 2008 47,647 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has slight perishing

o/s/r seat belt has light crush damage

Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,522 miles

offside rear tyre near limit

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,397 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

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 YXZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YXZ, 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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GD03 YXZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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