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GF53 SYX

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,616 mi
Last recorded133,616 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 133,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge stepped edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion to underside and nearside outer sill

Fail 25 Sep 2021 133,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge stepped edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general corrosion to underside and nearside outer sill

Pass 6 Nov 2020 127,308 miles

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

Upper general corrosion on underside chassis

Fail 14 Oct 2020 127,304 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 120,896 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sill sections corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

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

corrosion to all shock absorbers

Pass 2 Aug 2018 112,632 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working has 1 LED not working out of 4 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass perishing

general corrosion on underside

Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,511 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 led not illuminated (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view slight delamination on mirror (8.1.2a)

general corrosion to underside. slight corrosion on o/s inner sill.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 107,511 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 led not illuminated (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view slight delamination on mirror (8.1.2a)

general corrosion to underside. slight corrosion on o/s inner sill.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 102,448 miles

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

general corrosion to underside. general perishing to suspension bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,606 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed had been rubbing on upper suspension arm but adjusted bracket (3.6.B.4d)

general wear to suspension bushes, general corrosion to underside

nearside headlamp lense giving slightly hazy image

Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 78,245 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,808 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,430 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,706 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 60,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,425 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,417 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,350 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 39,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 SYX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel 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 SYX, 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 SYX registered?

GF53 SYX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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