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ExpiredMileage
203,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear shock absorbers oozing a little fluid
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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 close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brakes slightly tight
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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 close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n.s front tyre very close to limit
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Both rear tyres are getting low
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres getting low
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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GY03 UPR 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 64.7%.
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 GY03 UPR, 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 UPR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 April 2003.
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