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GL03 JFG

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,842 mi
Last recorded49,842 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 JFG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,842 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,385 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,779 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,836 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,480 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,542 miles

CHECK ENGINE waning lamp on and engine difficult to start

Engine parts covering folded back seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Offside front and offside rear outer brake pads wearing low

Offside headlamp lense going dull and beam slightly out of focus

Wiper blades split slightly on ends

Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 175,154 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 143,829 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 111,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 82,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 JFG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JFG, 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 JFG registered?

GL03 JFG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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