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GJ53 FGD

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,535 mi
Last recorded87,535 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 FGD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,656 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 78,656 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,440 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 69,440 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,795 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 61,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,343 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,107 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake pipe on axle corroded

oil leak

steering rack wet

Fail 5 Dec 2013 50,107 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and feathered on inner edge

nearside rear brake pipe on axle corroded

offside front tyre wearing and feathered on inner edge

oil leak

steering rack wet

Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 43,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 37,600 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 37,502 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 32,403 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,861 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,073 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 10,420 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,041 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 FGD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FGD, 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 FGD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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