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GL53 RKY

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,308 mi
Last recorded148,308 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 148,308 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 135,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Jan 2016 135,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2015 125,945 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 125,945 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 110,327 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 110,271 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,464 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 86,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 86,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 80,755 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 72,042 miles

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

front discs and pads worn

Fail 8 Dec 2008 64,920 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,920 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,615 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 41,840 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 RKY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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