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GF03 WMA

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,600 mi
Last recorded95,600 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 95,600 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

chassis slightly corroded

headlight aims poor

Pass 3 May 2016 81,812 miles

nearside and offside front headlamp aims poor - lenses hazy

nearside headlamp loose

Fail 3 May 2016 81,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front headlamp aims poor - lenses hazy

nearside headlamp loose

parking brake efficiency only just met - 18%

Pass 11 May 2015 69,331 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 60,380 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Fail 7 May 2014 60,372 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 16 May 2013 54,431 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 54,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery terminals corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes (where visible) corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 46,243 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 43,852 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 40,570 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 36,415 miles

battery terminale earth side furring up

both rear tyres starting to wear low

slight dampness at both stearing rack gators

Pass 11 May 2007 30,044 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

hand brake requires adjustment

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2006 25,478 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 WMA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMA, 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 WMA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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