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GJ53 FGA

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,425 mi
Last recorded123,425 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 FGA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,425 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 123,227 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 113,407 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 113,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 101,815 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise deteriation rear exhaust mounting rubber

Fail 14 Oct 2014 101,815 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise deteriation rear exhaust mounting rubber

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,005 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 90,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake guide rear on axle stiff

Fail 22 Oct 2012 81,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,391 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 76,300 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 76,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,122 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 69,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,182 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 61,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008

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

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

Advise that the offside front tyre has a nail in the centre of the tyre and also a nail close to the sidewall of the tyre.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,292 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 29,871 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 FGA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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