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GF53 RWJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,656 mi
Last recorded146,656 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 RWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 146,656 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 146,656 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D. Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 134,384 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 122,893 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,607 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,292 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn down at the edges of the tread, but are not considered to be primary tread for the purpose of the mot.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,386 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 67,621 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,444 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 59,444 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 13 Oct 2010 52,528 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres treads worn on inner edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,802 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,889 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,921 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,899 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 RWJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF53 RWJ registered?

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

Is GF53 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 RWJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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