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GF53 RWE

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,357 mi
Last recorded153,357 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 RWE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 153,357 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 153,317 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2016 146,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear limit (3.5.1g)

parking brake just achieves required efficiency

Pass 10 Dec 2015 140,038 miles

parking brake only just achieves required efficiency, recommend adjustment/ repair.

rear brake pads close to wear limit

Fail 10 Dec 2015 140,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake only just achieves required efficiency, recommend adjustment/ repair.

rear brake pads close to wear limit

Pass 11 Dec 2014 134,031 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 134,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 128,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 128,526 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 123,616 miles

air bag light on

Fail 8 Dec 2012 123,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 118,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 112,840 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 106,359 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 54,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 99,500 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 91,680 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 91,570 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 82,464 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 82,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RWE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF53 RWE, 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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GF53 RWE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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