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GJ53 ACV

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,473 mi
Last recorded172,473 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 ACV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 172,473 miles

Central Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel pipes corroded slightly. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear axle area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 172,470 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel pipes corroded slightly. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Headlamps require polishing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side step requires straightening.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear axle area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 160,326 miles

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

age related corrosion to vehicle

little reserve travel on park brake - may require adjustment or repair

park brake just met efficiency

Fail 22 Feb 2021 160,318 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement at rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Body component insecure side step loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

age related corrosion to vehicle

little reserve travel on park brake - may require adjustment or repair

park brake just met efficiency

Pass 3 Mar 2020 152,363 miles

Hand brake travel

Fail 21 Feb 2020 152,066 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holes and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake travel

Pass 27 Feb 2019 144,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 144,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Bumper insecure Side step (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 133,372 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 130,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 125,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 116,886 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 116,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 109,480 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear fuel pipes slight corrsion

Pass 25 Sep 2012 105,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 103,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 97,364 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 97,364 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 75,632 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,125 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,089 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 30,564 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GJ53 ACV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ53 ACV, 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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GJ53 ACV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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