MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,121 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear inner sill panels slightly corroded.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear after flexible hoses on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front inner sill panel corroded.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front inner sill panel corroded.
Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met.
Rear tyres have cracks in outer tread.
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both rear inner sill panels slightly corroded.
Both rear tyres have cracks in outer tread/edges.
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front inner sill corroded.
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front inner sill corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PARKING BRAKE CABLE PIVOT STIFF
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ53 JJU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 JJU, 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 JJU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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