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GL53 ZYM

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

195,076 mi
Last recorded195,076 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ZYM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 195,076 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edges (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear inner sills signs of rusting repair covered in undersill on both sides

Pass 1 Feb 2020 187,990 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 187,990 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 177,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill repaired and undersealed

Rear tank strap rusting

Pass 5 Feb 2018 164,968 miles

Body has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both o/s and n/s inner sill panels signs of rusting

extensive welding to rear suspension tube

Pass 6 Feb 2017 153,009 miles

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

Rear extensive welding to rear of suspension around spring mountings and tube

both o/s and n/s inner sills signs of rusting

chassis corroding

factory fitted outer sill covers

rear axle rusting

Fail 6 Feb 2017 153,009 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust rubber not on clips (7.1.1)

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

Rear extensive welding to rear of suspension around spring mountings and tube

both o/s and n/s inner sills signs of rusting

chassis corroding

factory fitted outer sill covers

rear axle rusting

Fail 16 Dec 2016 152,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting on axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded formost chassis railtube (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearmost chassis rail tube (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting on axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded formost chassis rail tube (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 148,567 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 148,538 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 139,811 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front prop missing

rear shocks soft on rebound

Fail 10 Dec 2014 139,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 131,144 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2012 118,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

all rear anti-roll bar and link bushes worn

Fail 29 Nov 2012 118,244 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all rear anti-roll bar and link bushes worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 106,841 miles

rear spring mounts and rear brake pipes coroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 96,183 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 96,182 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 82,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,373 miles

front brake discs scored on inner surfaces

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,628 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 41,359 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 ZYM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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