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GJ53 JJU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,121 mi
Last recorded103,121 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 JJU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 103,121 miles

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 ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 103,094 miles

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.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,044 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,203 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,556 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,550 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,627 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,627 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,095 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 55,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,712 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,970 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 6 Sep 2007 40,425 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,932 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 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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