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GJZ 1199

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,035 mi
Last recorded146,035 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJZ 1199
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 146,035 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 137,622 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded but not blowing

Fail 31 Mar 2017 137,621 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 135,827 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 135,819 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 137,922 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 126,132 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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GJZ 1199 is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJZ 1199, 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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What year was GJZ 1199 registered?

GJZ 1199 is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GJZ 1199 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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