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GF03 OTX

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,357 mi
Last recorded126,357 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 OTX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 126,357 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 126,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 114,177 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust rubber very deteriorated

very minor power steering leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 114,177 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust rubber very deteriorated

very minor power steering leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,008 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 103,008 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 94,967 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 94,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 88,460 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2011 82,410 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,934 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,884 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 57,409 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 48,938 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 44,127 miles

oil leak

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 OTX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF03 OTX, 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 GF03 OTX registered?

GF03 OTX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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