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GF53 OGR

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,061 mi
Last recorded81,061 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 OGR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

nearside front headlamp dip beam image weak.

nearside front tyre valve stem shows excessive deterioration.

offside front headlamp dip beam image weak.

rear anti-roll bar off and nearside mounting bush's show deterioration/play.

Fail 7 Jun 2023 81,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect leveling device not tested/unable to test (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect leveling device not tested/unable to test (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

nearside front tyre valve stem shows excessive deterioration.

rear anti-roll bar off and nearside mounting bush's show deterioration/play.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,593 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 80,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 80,545 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

coolant low

front and rear suspension components including rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,231 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,756 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,337 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,078 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,101 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,432 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 77,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible join after cat at front of vehicle (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear calipor linkage lines (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,284 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 75,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 74,471 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,436 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 72,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,232 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,894 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,285 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,885 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 OGR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OGR, 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 OGR registered?

GF53 OGR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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