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GF52 RZH

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,392 mi
Last recorded143,392 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 143,392 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded cannot see above chassis to view pipe fully front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 127,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened across axle (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded cannot see above chassis to view pipe fully front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 115,640 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside & Offside front brake pipes to the flexible brake hose's are slightly corroded.

Nearside & Offside rear brake pipes from the flexible brake hose's slightly corroded.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 111,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 106,873 miles

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,050 miles

Nearside & Offside rear tyres have low tread & are worn on inner & outer shoulders.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 102,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside & Offside rear tyres have low tread & are worn on inner & outer shoulders.

Offside front wiper blade deteriorating.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,753 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 87,739 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a nail in outer edge of tread.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 80,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 23 Feb 2010 80,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2010 79,673 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2009 68,958 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 68,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,690 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

slight play in both rear antiroll bar link bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,502 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 34,345 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 RZH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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