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GJ53 GVP

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

129,141 mi
Last recorded129,141 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 129,141 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 129,141 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 125,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

underbody/chassis corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2021 125,894 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

underbody/chassis corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2020 125,034 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

chassis/underbody corroding

offside rear inner sill corroded

various brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Jun 2019 124,763 miles

brake pipes corroding/greased

inner/outer sills corroding, not within 30 cm of any mounting

underbody/chassis corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 124,761 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a))

brake pipes corroding/greased

inner/outer sills corroding, not within 30 cm of any mounting

underbody/chassis corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 124,099 miles

brake pipes greased

chassis/underbody corroded

fuel lines corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 124,098 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes greased

chassis/underbody corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 123,455 miles

front brake pipes corroding slightly

outer sills corroded (non structural due to separate chassis)

rear chassis corroding

Pass 11 May 2016 118,098 miles

both rear tyres close to the limit

nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2015 110,466 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 110,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 101,569 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 6 Jun 2014 101,569 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 May 2013 91,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 May 2013 91,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 83,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 23 May 2012 83,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 13 May 2011 74,229 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 74,229 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 May 2010 65,341 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 15 May 2009 55,188 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever nearly on maximum travle

Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,701 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 44,701 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 34,853 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,706 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 GVP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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