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GF03 SZN

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,309 mi
Last recorded144,309 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 SZN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 144,309 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 144,309 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,375 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 110,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive All around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 110,800 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive All around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 101,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 101,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill next to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 95,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,160 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 92,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,255 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2017 89,253 miles

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

Front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,291 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,434 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,711 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,828 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,866 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,637 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,460 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 26,698 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 26,698 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 SZN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

GF03 SZN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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