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GL03 JFE

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,013 mi
Last recorded139,013 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 139,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 134,758 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 134,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 129,693 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

power steering rack damp

slight play in power steering rack bush

Fail 8 Nov 2017 129,608 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

power steering rack damp

slight play in power steering rack bush

Pass 14 Nov 2016 122,091 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 122,091 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing no locking buckle (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and brake is binding (3.5.1g)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 120,041 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 116,840 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 116,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 104,989 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 104,989 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2013 87,211 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 87,211 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 78,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,660 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 71,639 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,058 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 63,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 53,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,506 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 44,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 38,133 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 38,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in offside near wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,698 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 JFE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JFE, 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 JFE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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