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GL53 OPY

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,999 mi
Last recorded124,999 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OPY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bodywork damage

Pass 21 Nov 2019 117,360 miles

body work damage

Pass 22 Nov 2018 101,174 miles

Bodywork damage to front & rear bumpers, o/s door.

Handbrake only just met effiencey limits

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective not inflated ()

Fail 22 Nov 2018 101,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bodywork damage to front & rear bumpers, o/s door.

Handbrake only just met effiencey limits

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective not inflated ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,066 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 85,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Nov 2016 79,323 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 73,594 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,526 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,322 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 53,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,729 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,302 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,099 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,977 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,109 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,545 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,022 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 OPY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

GL53 OPY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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