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GM03 AYB

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,446 mi
Last recorded96,446 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 AYB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 96,446 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,384 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,088 miles

engine management warning light on

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,405 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 73,402 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,149 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,466 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,584 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 56,371 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,217 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,505 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,997 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,659 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Jul 2009 37,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,794 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,282 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,984 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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GM03 AYB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GM03 AYB, 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 AYB registered?

GM03 AYB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for GM03 AYB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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