CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL53 LLV

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,446 mi
Last recorded144,446 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 LLV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 144,446 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 136,867 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 136,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 129,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 115,508 miles
Pass 8 May 2016 104,123 miles
Pass 10 May 2015 92,333 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 80,001 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,934 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,793 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 63,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,404 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,825 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,721 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 50,721 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 44,869 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,869 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 38,739 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,617 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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL53 LLV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL53 LLV?

You can check the full history of GL53 LLV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL53 LLV registered?

GL53 LLV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is GL53 LLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 LLV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL53 LLV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL53 LLV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.