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GL53 ZYK

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,736 mi
Last recorded162,736 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ZYK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 162,736 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 153,550 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 149,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 145,661 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 116,953 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 110,483 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 110,475 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 96,715 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 87,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 87,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 74,668 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 61,610 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 61,607 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 61,070 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brakes pull slightly to n/s.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 44,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2006 44,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 ZYK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

GL53 ZYK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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