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GY03 ATV

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,272 mi
Last recorded116,272 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 ATV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 116,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/70-16 107h ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 11 May 2022 116,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/70-16 107h ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,755 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 106,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

power steering belt deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,149 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,705 miles

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 90,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both full length front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,577 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 86,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,889 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,807 miles

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,805 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 52,706 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth 245/70/16 H

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,706 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth 245/70/16 H

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,343 miles

Small amount of play in rear anti-roll bar axle bushes.

Steel pipes to front brake flexy hoses rusty.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,084 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,475 miles

front tyre treads wearing on edges

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 ATV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ATV, 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 ATV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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