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GF53 OHL

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,734 mi
Last recorded99,734 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,734 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside has general corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2024 99,254 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear prop (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 99,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear prop (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,376 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded but not seriously weekend

Fail 20 Jan 2023 78,376 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded but not seriously weekend

Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,741 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 96,640 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 96,640 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,813 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jan 2019 98,303 miles

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

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

parking brake has no reserve travel

Pass 11 Jan 2018 92,968 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mount temporary repair

Pass 19 Jan 2017 92,145 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,439 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,296 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,525 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,120 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 88,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 87,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 86,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 86,143 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 81,124 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,015 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 63,147 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 OHL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OHL, 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 OHL registered?

GF53 OHL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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