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GJ03 KRU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,309 mi
Last recorded126,309 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 126,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered with wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered with wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body wax oiled

Fail 6 Mar 2024 126,308 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered with wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered with wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body wax oiled

Pass 9 Feb 2023 118,660 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear vehicle and suspension heavily corroded

airbags switched off

dog cage on rear seat

vehicle muddy and previously been sprayed in a heavy paint

Pass 28 Feb 2022 111,297 miles

airbags switched off by presenter

Fail 17 Feb 2022 111,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play felt at road wheel when jacked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

airbags switched off by presenter

Pass 15 Feb 2021 103,442 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

chassis and underbody becoming corroded needs rewax oiling

front and rea suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 99,473 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,059 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 91,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,021 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,119 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 80,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,072 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,796 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,531 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 65,531 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,593 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,995 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,727 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 46,238 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,574 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,211 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 16,557 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 16,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 10,398 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 KRU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KRU, 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 KRU registered?

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

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