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GF53 VHT

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

114,206 mi
Last recorded114,206 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2022 114,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both n/s and o/s wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength body mount rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BOTH n/s and o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 110,790 miles

floor to sill, and sill areas rusting or previously repaired

numerous suspension components and areas of chassis rusting

Pass 7 Feb 2020 110,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Outer sills have plastic covers fitted.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Various areas of corrosion to underside / body / chassis.

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 110,362 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Outer sills have plastic covers fitted.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to underside / body / chassis.

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 110,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Outer Sills have plastic covers fitted.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Various areas of corrosion to underside body and chassis

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 104,650 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 104,650 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 99,585 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 99,585 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 98,073 miles

heavy corrosion to inner sills, general underside corrosion.

wear to suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.

Pass 6 Dec 2014 92,887 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 92,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,053 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND CHASSIS

FRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

FRONT BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW AND DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

REAR SEAT BELTS ARE SLOW TO RETRACT

REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO 3/4 MM

SHOCK ABSORBERS WORN

SILL COVERS FITTED

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING/WORN

Fail 17 Dec 2013 88,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND CHASSIS

FRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

FRONT BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

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

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW AND DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

REAR SEAT BELTS ARE SLOW TO RETRACT

REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO 3/4 MM

SHOCK ABSORBERS WORN

SILL COVERS FITTED

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING/WORN

Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,620 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAKS

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN TO LIMITS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 17 Dec 2012 84,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAKS

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN TO LIMITS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,835 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Dec 2011 80,826 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to underside

Fail 4 Dec 2010 72,075 miles

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

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

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

nearside front side light slightly dim

rear number plate slightly detieriated

Pass 4 Dec 2010 72,075 miles

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

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

nearside front side light slightly dim

rear number plate slightly detieriated

Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,224 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 28 Nov 2009 63,224 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,189 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 55,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 49,860 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 49,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads getting low

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 VHT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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