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GF53 HXR

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,968 mi
Last recorded148,968 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 HXR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 148,968 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 148,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading from rear of car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 148,959 miles

Nearside Rear Upper fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 148,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 148,795 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 144,646 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 144,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 139,096 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 139,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 116,714 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 100,414 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,896 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 78,748 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,748 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,963 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 3,794 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 39,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,389 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,426 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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GF53 HXR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF53 HXR, 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 GF53 HXR registered?

GF53 HXR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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