MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,157 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion underside everywhere !.eg chassis
play in steering rack n/s/f
stone chip on screen
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion underside everywhere !.eg chassis
play in steering rack n/s/f
stone chip on screen
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f in rack (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip on screen (8.3.1d)
corroision on underside and chassie rear
corrosion on sills , unable to see trims covering sills
headlamp aims and images not clean cut
n/s/r and o/s/r inner arch areas holed and corroded panel behind road wheels
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded off flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded length of inner sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch running to rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch running to rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f in rack (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
corroision on underside and chassie rear
corrosion on sills , unable to see trims covering sills
n/s/r and o/s/r inner arch areas holed and corroded panel behind road wheels
oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f in rack (2.2.B.1g)
corrosion on underside length of inner sills n/side and o/side
rear panels behind road wheels holed and corroded . n/s/r and o/s/r
unable to check all areas of sills covered by steps and plastic trim
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie running across vehicle to n/side (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f in rack (2.2.B.1g)
corrosion on underside length of inner sills n/side and o/side
rear panels behind road wheels holed and corroded . n/s/r and o/s/r
unable to check all areas of sills covered by steps and plastic trim
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
flakey corrosion everywhere on chassis
slight play in steering rack o/s/f
slight wheel bind o/s/r and slight uneven rear foot brake application
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
flakey corrosion everywhere on chassis
slight play in steering rack o/s/f
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside 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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GL03 EKM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 GL03 EKM, 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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GL03 EKM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2003.
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