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GX53 UZD

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,208 mi
Last recorded140,208 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 UZD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 140,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 131,368 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 131,367 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 125,339 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 125,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 117,470 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 117,463 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 110,422 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 110,421 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,862 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2014 94,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 98,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 94,568 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 94,558 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,989 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 86,743 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,728 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2007 68,821 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 59,658 miles

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

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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GX53 UZD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GX53 UZD, 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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GX53 UZD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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