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GP03 JXL

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,020 mi
Last recorded154,020 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 JXL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 154,020 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 154,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 136,321 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 136,321 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 123,223 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 123,223 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 116,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside & Offside inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 108,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 99,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jun 2012 99,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jul 2011 87,850 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,629 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 76,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 67,226 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,258 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 58,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 48,945 miles

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

chip in windscreen outside wiper swept area

Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,116 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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GP03 JXL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GP03 JXL, 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 GP03 JXL registered?

GP03 JXL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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