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GL03 OEV

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,834 mi
Last recorded165,834 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 165,834 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 165,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 151,377 miles

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

head lamp beam

rear brake dics and pads

Pass 21 Oct 2014 139,355 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 128,282 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 121,084 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 121,063 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2011 69,599 miles

advise brake pipes correded

Fail 7 May 2011 68,320 miles

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

advise brake pipes correded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 103,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,571 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)

Pass 13 May 2008 85,045 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 May 2008 85,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 70,312 miles

exhaust system starting to get corroded arounds its welded joint.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 61,713 miles

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

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 OEV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

GL03 OEV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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