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GL53 OAD

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,355 mi
Last recorded114,355 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 114,355 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlights missting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 114,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlights missting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,706 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 104,706 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,985 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,391 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 83,776 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,736 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 79,736 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 75,738 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 75,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,561 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 72,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 65,163 miles

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

UNABLE TO OPEN N/S/R DOOR FROM OUTSIDE

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,416 miles

n/s/r door not opening on either handle

Pass 13 Dec 2008 48,700 miles

nearside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,663 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,635 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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GL53 OAD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OAD, 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 GL53 OAD registered?

GL53 OAD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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