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GK53 MYX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,208 mi
Last recorded170,208 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 MYX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2017 170,208 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 167,149 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 167,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertray obscuring underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2015 152,966 miles

oil leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2015 152,966 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 29 Nov 2014 133,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 117,307 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2013 117,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 117,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes supported but rooted poorly

Fail 28 Nov 2013 117,084 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 99,912 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 1.6 MM LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,731 miles

parking brake performance just above minimum test limit 17% brakes tapley meter tested

Fail 18 Nov 2009 54,534 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,534 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,830 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,583 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 29,229 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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GK53 MYX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK53 MYX, 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 GK53 MYX registered?

GK53 MYX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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