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GJ03 HHG

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,393 mi
Last recorded86,393 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 86,393 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 86,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 82,809 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 78,889 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,190 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,780 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 72,780 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,011 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 64,726 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,321 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,968 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,592 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,615 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

rear axle and rear antiroll bar surface rusting

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,063 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,319 miles

nail in tread nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,687 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 21,148 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,851 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 14,536 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 HHG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HHG, 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 HHG registered?

GJ03 HHG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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