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GV03 HZC

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,469 mi
Last recorded142,469 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 HZC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 142,469 miles

Corrosion to inner sills

Pass 22 May 2018 137,152 miles

Offside Front inner sill corrosion

Fail 11 May 2018 137,140 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect beam pattern, lens need polishing (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front inner sill corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2017 133,267 miles

Both headlamps are deteriorating and starting to affect the beam images

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 133,259 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake cable pivot at the offside on rear axle (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps are deteriorating and starting to affect the beam images

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 126,063 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 126,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 May 2015 119,583 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 119,583 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 105,296 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 105,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,493 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 87,802 miles

n/s front to rear & o/s front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 6 May 2010 76,193 miles

long travel on hand brake lever.

near side and off side rear anti roll bar D bushes worn to the limit.

near side front tyre worn to limit on outer edge of tread.

off side front brake pipe at hose corroded.

off side headlamp beam pattern poor.

rear brake pads getting low.

rear brake pipes at hoses corroded near to limit.

Pass 7 May 2009 65,492 miles

Rear anti roll bar mounting "D" bushes are slightly worn.

Pass 3 May 2008 56,709 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 46,896 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,764 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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GV03 HZC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GV03 HZC, 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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GV03 HZC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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