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GL52 VUX

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,540 mi
Last recorded110,540 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 VUX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,540 miles

Front disc pads getting low

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 103,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 103,858 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 96,669 miles

Beam image poor

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 96,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Beam image poor

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,008 miles

BEAM IMAGE POOR

EXHAUST POOR CONDITIOIN

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Fail 9 Mar 2020 95,008 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn INNER D RUBBERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BEAM IMAGE POOR

EXHAUST POOR CONDITIOIN

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Pass 12 Mar 2019 92,477 miles

Anti roll bar bushes perished

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,760 miles

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

Fail 27 Mar 2018 88,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

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

N/S/F TYRE LOW

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,021 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 84,882 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,307 miles

BRAKE HOSES POOR CONDITION

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,805 miles

brake hoses poor condition

brake pipes corroded generally

Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,931 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 73,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 68,942 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,826 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 68,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,080 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,188 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,759 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,008 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 47,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 40,159 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,000 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,339 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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GL52 VUX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 GL52 VUX, 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 GL52 VUX registered?

GL52 VUX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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