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GJ03 LHL

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,271 mi
Last recorded82,271 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 LHL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 82,271 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 82,271 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,968 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,333 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 31,413 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 16,781 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 LHL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

GJ03 LHL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is GJ03 LHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ03 LHL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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