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GL03 KAK

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,389 mi
Last recorded67,389 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 67,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater cover missing.

Fail 9 Aug 2025 67,389 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater cover missing.

Pass 6 May 2024 59,806 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens missing.

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 May 2024 59,806 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens missing.

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 59,614 miles

Engine undertray very rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 59,614 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine undertray very rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 59,176 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,055 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 58,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 56,570 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 57,568 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2018 57,156 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 57,156 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,034 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,567 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 48,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 44,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 44,495 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,248 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,819 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,846 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,717 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,755 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 KAK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KAK, 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 KAK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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