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GM03 MVS

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,832 mi
Last recorded161,832 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 161,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 152,866 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 152,866 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [in secure] (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 145,361 miles

Advise; rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 135,739 miles

centre exhaust box starting to blow

Pass 8 Jan 2016 126,311 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 126,309 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 119,000 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 110,558 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,558 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 104,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 104,588 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 97,878 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 91,320 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 83,603 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 72,514 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,209 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 63,209 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 51,363 miles

Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 51,363 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 MVS is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

GM03 MVS is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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