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GJ03 HWY

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,371 mi
Last recorded88,371 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 88,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 77,272 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 61,274 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,274 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 50,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

wipers poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,704 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

wipers poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,363 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,495 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,397 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,957 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,801 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 14,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,263 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 HWY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HWY, 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 HWY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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