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GM03 JFA

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,120 mi
Last recorded126,120 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 JFA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 126,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and rear has holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside partially covered by plastic covers restricting full view (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both coated in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance behind bumper inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 126,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bottom half broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded lens (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and rear has holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside partially covered by plastic covers restricting full view (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both coated in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance behind bumper inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 121,560 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective weld broken rest of exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside d-mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside various surface corrosion advise protection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rest of pipe covered by plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer sill area deeply corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive mounting rubbers worn advise replacements (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 121,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective weld broken rest of exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside d-mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside various surface corrosion advise protection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rest of pipe covered by plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer sill area deeply corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive mounting rubbers worn advise replacements (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 116,418 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,553 miles

Both outer sill covers fitted.

Nearside Handbrake may need adjusting.

Underside slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 107,754 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still sacure

slight leak from power steering pipes

Fail 29 Jun 2016 107,754 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still sacure

slight leak from power steering pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2015 106,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 100,636 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 91,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,017 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,044 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,084 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 69,833 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear seat belt latch cover missing, latch operation correctly at time of test

Fail 26 Aug 2010 58,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,351 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,007 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,575 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,230 miles

DAMPNESS ON OFFSIDE OF POWER STEERING RACK GAITER

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 22,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

DAMPNESS ON OFFSIDE OF POWER STEERING RACK GAITER

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

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 JFA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JFA, 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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GM03 JFA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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