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GM03 NCN

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,781 mi
Last recorded107,781 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2017 107,781 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both sills at front and rear are holed due to corrosion but are not in prescribed areas for suspension due to having separate chassis

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,397 miles

Centre Rear Chassis, suspension and drivetrain components showing signs of extreme corrosion.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe showing signs of corrosion coming out of flexi pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 106,321 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes excessively corroded along side of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Chassis, suspension and drivetrain components showing signs of extreme corrosion.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe showing signs of corrosion coming out of flexi pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 106,185 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket corroded off (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,655 miles

both sills corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2015 104,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both sills corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,879 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,765 miles

spare illegal

Fail 27 Sep 2012 94,765 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

spare illegal

Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,801 miles

LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,957 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,605 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,789 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,673 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 NCN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NCN, 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 NCN registered?

GM03 NCN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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