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GL53 RJJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,689 mi
Last recorded172,689 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2018 172,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 170,945 miles

Chassis corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 170,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Chassis corroded

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 167,870 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 59,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 159,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 156,085 miles

All Front And Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil Leak From Engine.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 147,328 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 135,295 miles

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

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

slight weap from power steering rack gaiters

Pass 28 Nov 2011 117,143 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge of tread starting to go out of shape

Fail 28 Nov 2011 117,143 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre inner edge of tread starting to go out of shape

Pass 9 Dec 2010 98,543 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 98,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 80,568 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 80,568 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 63,988 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 47,908 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 47,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,680 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 RJJ 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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