MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear axle corroded in a few places.
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.
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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