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GJ03 FYE

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,652 mi
Last recorded152,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 152,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component insecure electric socket (6.6.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 7 Dec 2017 152,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed in a few places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis holed in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis support tube holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2016 149,428 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 149,428 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear tunnel bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 145,181 miles

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

Rear axle corroded in a few places.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 145,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear axle corroded in a few places.

Pass 6 May 2014 140,609 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 134,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 124,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 118,497 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 118,455 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 111,251 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 111,251 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 97,619 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 79,583 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 66,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 66,499 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 54,404 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 52,139 miles

Child seat in nearside rear.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FYE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GJ03 FYE, 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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GJ03 FYE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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