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GJ03 LHV

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,378 mi
Last recorded68,378 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 LHV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,378 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 66,016 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,827 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,356 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 55,094 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,456 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,117 miles

airbag lamp on

steering rack slightly leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,040 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,555 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 21,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LHV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ03 LHV registered?

GJ03 LHV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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