MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,142 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine cover fitted
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine cover fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
rear box exhaust rubber missing
steering lock not working
Front number plate discoloured
oil leaking
rear antiroll bar mount bushes slight play
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect glass discoloured (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect glass discoloured (1.8.A.1b)
Front number plate discoloured
oil leaking
rear antiroll bar mount bushes slight play
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
The front suspension anti roll bar drop links rubber bushes are perishing
The rear anti roll bar D bushes have some play in them
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
near side tyre valve stem damaged slightly.
off side front tyre low on inner edge of tread
oil filter leaking.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF53 VHK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?
GF53 VHK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 November 2003.
Is GF53 VHK safe to buy?
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