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GL53 TNZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,707 mi
Last recorded131,707 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 131,707 miles

Body not fully secure near side front and rear inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear axle mount top corrosion and covered in thick under seal and off side

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis and axle surface corrosion

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake cable rusty

under trays and outer sill covers

Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,728 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyres cracking

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

inner and outer sills corrosion

sill covers

Fail 3 Apr 2018 126,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyres cracking

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

inner and outer sills corrosion

sill covers

Pass 23 Mar 2017 119,838 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion on suspension componets and chassis and axle

Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,509 miles

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 2 Apr 2015 106,066 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 106,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 88,176 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,778 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,276 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 57,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,267 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 42,172 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,172 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (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 TNZ 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 81.3%.

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

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