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GJ03 LHZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,137 mi
Last recorded174,137 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 LHZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 174,137 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 159,010 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 155,770 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 155,764 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 148,605 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 148,604 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust centre mounting broken.

Widscreen washer jets only part working.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 138,739 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 125,342 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 116,130 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 100,619 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 95,553 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 89,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 81,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 67,759 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 LHZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

GJ03 LHZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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