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GJ53 JJF

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,001 mi
Last recorded94,001 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 JJF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 94,001 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 89,270 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 89,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,064 miles

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,077 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 77,071 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,258 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

oil leak at front diff seal

Fail 16 Feb 2009 44,429 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering pipes corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,429 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering pipes corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,979 miles

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

Major front diff oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Feb 2008 41,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Major front diff oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Sep 2006 43,435 miles

Front differential oil leak

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)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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 JJF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JJF, 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 JJF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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