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GV52 VGT

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,223 mi
Last recorded126,223 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VGT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 126,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, sills and wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 123,421 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis members, sills, body and wheel arches (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 123,406 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + chassis members, sills, body, wheel arches and exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 120,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members+sills+wheel arches+exhaust+coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various body damaged

• (• Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (front+rear) [0.1 (b)])

• Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Nearside [3.3 (b) (i)]

Pass 7 Mar 2023 116,417 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills+wheel arches+chassis members+exhaust+coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads getting low

long handbrake travel

• Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (front+rear) [0.1 (b)]

Fail 28 Feb 2023 116,396 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +deep cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +deep cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills+wheel arches+chassis members+exhaust+coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads getting low

long handbrake travel

• Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (front+rear) [0.1 (b)]

Pass 23 Feb 2022 110,986 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front+rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members+exhaust+sills+coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 108,641 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 108,641 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front headlamps hazy

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 103,672 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

head light lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 31 Jul 2018 102,066 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 99,793 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 97,228 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged.

o/s & n/s sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted.

o/s sill corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 87,239 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,055 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,647 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,812 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 65,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,956 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 58,956 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,319 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 52,319 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

two nails in n/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,563 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 26,238 miles

Front wipers split

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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GV52 VGT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV52 VGT, 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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GV52 VGT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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