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GF03 JKU

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

215,367 mi
Last recorded215,367 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 JKU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 215,367 miles

Both N/S/F and O/S/F inner sills are corroded away bad

Fuel tank damp

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake backing plate loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wing corroded bad

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Door has a corrosion hole found in the lower section

Offside Rear Wing has a corrosion hole

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 215,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/R16/107T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both N/S/F and O/S/F inner sills are corroded away bad

Fuel tank damp

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake backing plate loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wing corroded bad

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Door has a corrosion hole found in the lower section

Offside Rear Wing has a corrosion hole

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 203,685 miles

Nearside Rear inner panel corroded rot hole

Offside Rear wing arch corroded bad

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills under trim corroded away bad

under side body parts corroded

Fail 25 May 2021 203,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear inner panel corroded rot hole

Offside Rear wing arch corroded bad

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills under trim corroded away bad

under side body parts corroded

Pass 4 May 2020 196,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

battery not bolted down

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 189,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 188,109 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 188,034 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 181,111 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 173,121 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 167,963 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 167,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2012 160,012 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 159,963 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 153,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 146,567 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2010 146,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2009 144,448 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 144,446 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 142,367 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 142,367 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

slight play in o/s/r suspension anti roll link

Pass 25 Apr 2007 110,612 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 81,709 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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GF03 JKU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GF03 JKU, 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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GF03 JKU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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