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HL03 GDF

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,244 mi
Last recorded106,244 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 GDF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,244 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 106,244 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 97,589 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 97,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,358 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 93,358 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,274 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 75,274 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,868 miles

FRONT NO PLATE IS DAMAGED

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES AND DROP LINKS ARE WORN

Fail 8 Mar 2010 59,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT NO PLATE IS DAMAGED

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES AND DROP LINKS ARE WORN

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,912 miles

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

THE N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH IS WORN

THE REAR TYRES ARE WORN LOW

Fail 6 Mar 2009 46,912 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

THE N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH IS WORN

THE REAR TYRES ARE WORN LOW

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,833 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,815 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 60,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,739 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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HL03 GDF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HL03 GDF, 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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HL03 GDF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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