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GU53 ZKJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,532 mi
Last recorded180,532 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 ZKJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 180,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil filter ? ()

Spare tyre defective flat and side walls cracking ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 180,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside and offside d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside trailing arms on top of axle (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak oil filter

Pass 20 Jul 2015 171,779 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside handbrake performance low

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 171,762 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside handbrake performance low

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Sep 2014 154,811 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside headlight slighty deteroated

Fail 6 Sep 2014 154,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside headlight slighty deteroated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 133,521 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 133,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim rectified during test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 116,298 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 116,298 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 106,519 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 93,836 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 93,836 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 82,933 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 82,933 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 69,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,034 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 58,812 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 380,141 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 38,052 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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GU53 ZKJ 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 60%.

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 GU53 ZKJ, 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 GU53 ZKJ registered?

GU53 ZKJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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