MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,906 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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.
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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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What year was GJ53 FFZ registered?
GJ53 FFZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 October 2003.
Is GJ53 FFZ safe to buy?
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