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GL03 EJN

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,306 mi
Last recorded87,306 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 EJN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,306 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged slightly rusty (7.2.2)

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 25 Apr 2016 87,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged slightly rusty (7.2.2)

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,345 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,115 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,709 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 73,514 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2011 68,842 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,403 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 39,136 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 28,368 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,775 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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GL03 EJN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GL03 EJN, 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 GL03 EJN registered?

GL03 EJN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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The MOT history for GL03 EJN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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