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GW03 FRP

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,204 mi
Last recorded107,204 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW03 FRP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 107,204 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

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

Rear seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 20 Oct 2012 107,096 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

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

Rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,404 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 97,404 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,960 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,726 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

master cylinder wet

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,092 miles

off side steering rack gaiter weeping

unable to check rear centre seat belt completely due to child seat fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,711 miles

o/s/f tyre running off on inner edge

very slight play rear anti roll bar d/block bushies

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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GW03 FRP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GW03 FRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GW03 FRP?

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What year was GW03 FRP registered?

GW03 FRP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is GW03 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW03 FRP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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