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GJ03 FXX

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,794 mi
Last recorded154,794 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 FXX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2015 154,794 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 147,741 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 136,962 miles

Nearside headlamp is broken but just keeps beam pattern and alignment.

Nearside rear, offside rear and front to rear metal brake pipes are corrded,not yet to excess (all marked in yellow chalk)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 126,976 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 114,304 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 102,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 93,266 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 69,010 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 61,935 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 46,199 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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GJ03 FXX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ03 FXX, 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 GJ03 FXX registered?

GJ03 FXX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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