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GM03 AXX

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,676 mi
Last recorded115,676 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 AXX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 115,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 104,255 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2011 95,851 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 May 2011 94,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,050 miles

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

slight play o/s steeri ng rack

Fail 13 Apr 2010 86,992 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

slight play o/s steeri ng rack

Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,409 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 82,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 77,168 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 47,001 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

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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GM03 AXX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GM03 AXX, 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 GM03 AXX registered?

GM03 AXX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is GM03 AXX safe to buy?

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