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GJ53 FFZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,906 mi
Last recorded95,906 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 FFZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 95,906 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 95,906 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 89,544 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 89,541 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,591 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 87,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure tail section broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,main supply pipes to hoses marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipes marked in yellow (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 85,454 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,831 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 81,831 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 80,116 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 80,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2013 77,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,494 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,335 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,855 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 58,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,694 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,229 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 33,229 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,049 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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GJ53 FFZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FFZ, 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 FFZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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