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GL03 HOH

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,401 mi
Last recorded145,401 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 HOH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 145,401 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 uppers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 133,337 miles

ALL anti-roll bar bushes are deteriorated

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 133,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL anti-roll bar bushes are deteriorated

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 126,103 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f headlight beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust joint to rear box slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 126,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f headlight beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust joint to rear box slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 122,852 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear exhaust to rear box joint slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,500 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust system corroded but no seepage of gases

Pass 2 Jul 2015 114,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jul 2015 114,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2014 110,458 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,285 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 90,504 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,393 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,670 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,852 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,462 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,778 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 HOH 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 83.3%.

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 GL03 HOH, 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 HOH registered?

GL03 HOH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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