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GL52 VVD

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,210 mi
Last recorded145,210 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 VVD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 145,210 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 144,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split / broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement part missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed all the way down (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

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

engine covers fitted

handbrake lever travel high

n/s/f headlamp aim on lower limits

o/s/f headlamp aim on upper limits

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 144,479 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear section (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills various (5.2.6)

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

chassis has heavy surface rust, wheel arch and outer sill covers fitted.

engine oil dipstick missing

front windows tinted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 138,120 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 137,994 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 131,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 131,734 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2013 123,280 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 123,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 115,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 115,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 108,963 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 108,963 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at offside front and rear

both rear brake pipes to flexy hoses corroded

fuel leaking from above bell housing - unable to identify which component

Pass 15 Apr 2010 98,739 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 98,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 91,206 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 83,223 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 72,953 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 55,947 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 55,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VVD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GL52 VVD, 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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GL52 VVD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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