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GL03 JFJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,165 mi
Last recorded113,165 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 113,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 108,580 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 103,493 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 96,362 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 90,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 82,933 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 82,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 75,228 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

long travel on handbrake (reserve available)

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D-bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2006 69,461 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 56,951 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 JFJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

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

Is GL03 JFJ safe to buy?

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