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GF52 ORL

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

191,384 mi
Last recorded191,384 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 ORL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 191,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 172,632 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside & offside front headlamps lenses detorating & poor beam image

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corrided

Fail 2 Jun 2014 172,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside & offside front headlamps lenses detorating & poor beam image

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corrided

Pass 4 Jun 2013 159,769 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 159,769 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 148,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust system flanges slightly corroded

o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2012 148,312 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both front brake hoses to brake pipes rusty

both head lamp lens in poor condition

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 137,349 miles

air bag light on

Pass 7 Jun 2010 126,751 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 126,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 120,247 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 120,243 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,682 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 94,682 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2007 78,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2007 78,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 55,830 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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GF52 ORL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GF52 ORL, 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 GF52 ORL registered?

GF52 ORL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is GF52 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 ORL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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