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GL03 TXB

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

75,605 mi
Last recorded75,605 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 TXB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 75,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working jet not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 68,240 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 62,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES AT JOINTS WITH FLEXI HOSES - GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH BLADES SPLITTING (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 62,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH DIP BEAMS TOO LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO FLUID TO SCREEN (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES AT JOINTS WITH FLEXI HOSES - GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH BLADES SPLITTING (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 55,472 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 48,624 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES TO FLEXI HOSES ON AXLE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE CORRODED AT JOINT WITH FLEXI HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIP IN ZONE A - UNDER 10MM - NOT AFFECTING VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY NOTED IN D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE CORRODED AT JOINT WITH FLEXI HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 45,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 45,510 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 45,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018
Fail 2 Feb 2018

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 43,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit little low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit little low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 39,952 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 39,952 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 6 Aug 2014 37,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,934 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,568 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,469 miles

both front tyres worn right onto min limit.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,425 miles

both front tyres worn on edge.

Fail 30 May 2007 21,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 21,882 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,536 miles

minor damage,osf and nsf front.

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 TXB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 TXB, 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 TXB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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