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GL52 VVE

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,205 mi
Last recorded62,205 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 VVE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,205 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,199 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,410 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 49,325 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 43,561 miles

slight movement n/s/r roll bar bush

Pass 17 Jan 2006 38,301 miles

wear on nearside rear roll bar link

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 VVE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

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

Is GL52 VVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 VVE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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