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GP53 LTY

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,834 mi
Last recorded123,834 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 LTY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 123,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 116,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Front prop shaft front cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 116,511 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Front prop shaft front cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 111,814 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 111,813 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,195 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,105 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 102,101 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Crossmember above axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,219 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,877 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,441 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,560 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,339 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,607 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play in n/s/rack end

Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,858 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,353 miles

Play in n/s/f steering arm.

o/s/f brake pipes very rusty.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,403 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,814 miles

all tyres getting close to legal limit

slight play in near side steering rack

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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GP53 LTY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GP53 LTY, 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 GP53 LTY registered?

GP53 LTY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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