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GU53 ZKK

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,999 mi
Last recorded179,999 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 ZKK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 179,999 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 179,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 164,319 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak engine

stone chips in screen

Pass 14 Jun 2017 158,713 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 141,306 miles

headlights starting to mist over

various brake pipes corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 May 2015 118,844 miles

Both front anti roll link bushes cracked

Drivers mirror glass cracked

Hand brake has lack of reserve travel

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

OiL leak from oil filter area

Rear brake pipes corroded in clips

Rear exhaust hanger not supported by rubber

Rear number plate cracked

Zero'd headlight switch

Pass 28 May 2014 110,803 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 110,801 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 102,266 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 90,464 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,992 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 72,226 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,139 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 53,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,009 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,516 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 ZKK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU53 ZKK, 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 ZKK registered?

GU53 ZKK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is GU53 ZKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 ZKK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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