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GL53 JWJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,321 mi
Last recorded169,321 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 JWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 169,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80 - 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn more so inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn more so inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside number plate lamp dim

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyre valves splitting / perished

Fail 31 Oct 2017 169,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80 - 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn more so inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn more so inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside number plate lamp dim

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyre valves splitting / perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 148,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 148,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 132,578 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,380 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 115,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 101,398 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 89,842 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 72,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,372 miles

hand brake requires attention

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,385 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 50,385 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 42,385 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,363 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,867 miles

number plates 3d style writeing but still readable from 25 yards and spaced correctly

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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GL53 JWJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL53 JWJ, 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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GL53 JWJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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