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GL53 TOA

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,947 mi
Last recorded122,947 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 122,947 miles

General corosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2017 109,620 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 109,620 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 97,403 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres are perished

Pass 13 Jun 2015 86,057 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,818 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 73,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,742 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 60,740 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,625 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,110 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,465 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,152 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,083 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,046 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 TOA 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 TOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL53 TOA registered?

GL53 TOA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is GL53 TOA safe to buy?

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