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GF03 WLH

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,305 mi
Last recorded188,305 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 WLH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 188,305 miles

Front brake pads low.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 188,305 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake pads low.

Pass 21 May 2010 171,493 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroding

front brake discs wearing and corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s handbrake linkage partially siezed

slight play front anti roll bar link joints

Fail 20 May 2010 171,492 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes corroding

front brake discs wearing and corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s handbrake linkage partially siezed

slight play front anti roll bar link joints

Pass 28 May 2009 148,651 miles

both front and all rear brake pipes corroded

n/s handbrake performace poor

play in o/s outer track rod end

Fail 27 May 2009 148,651 miles

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

both front and all rear brake pipes corroded

n/s handbrake performace poor

play in o/s outer track rod end

Pass 15 May 2008 133,141 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 97,919 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 97,383 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear centre seat belt not checked †front and rear number plate backing detached

Pass 13 Apr 2006 66,060 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 WLH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

GF03 WLH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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