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GY03 ASZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,676 mi
Last recorded138,676 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 ASZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 138,676 miles

Centre Front oil leak

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 138,676 miles

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

Centre Front oil leak

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 122,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 122,290 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 115,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 115,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 104,682 miles

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

rear brake pipes rusty

rear rollbar bushs worn

slight play n/s/f anti rollbar link

Pass 5 Feb 2013 104,682 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear rollbar bushs worn

slight play n/s/f anti rollbar link

Pass 1 Feb 2012 92,913 miles

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)

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play rear rollbar bushs

Fail 31 Jan 2012 92,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play rear rollbar bushs

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,890 miles

front discs worn and pads very low

Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,238 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,600 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 51,091 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 41,377 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,317 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 31,297 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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GY03 ASZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY03 ASZ, 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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GY03 ASZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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