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GY03 AUK

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,006 mi
Last recorded156,006 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 AUK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 156,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 147,720 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear joint slight play ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 134,171 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 122,717 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 122,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 112,634 miles

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

all rear anti roll bar bushes and link arms have slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,593 miles

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

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2012 90,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 79,353 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing has noise

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 55,491 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,928 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,812 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 33,812 miles

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

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 AUK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AUK, 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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What year was GY03 AUK registered?

GY03 AUK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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