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K14 GRF

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,304 mi
Last recorded129,304 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 GRF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 129,304 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear chassis cross tube

Pass 23 Nov 2015 124,352 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 122,098 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake pads worn.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at fuel tank area.

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

N/S/R Anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn.

O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes corroded at inner wheel arch area.

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn.

Rear brake pads worn.

Rear tyres perished and worn close to legal limit.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 96,208 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis, as marked. (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Cross member as marked. (6.1.A.1)

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake pads worn.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at fuel tank area.

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

N/S/R Anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn.

O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes corroded at inner wheel arch area.

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn.

Rear brake pads worn.

Rear tyres perished and worn close to legal limit.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 111,282 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 103,003 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 103,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 95,308 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,682 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 79,078 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,078 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,668 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,772 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,625 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 54,625 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 54,583 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 39,619 miles

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

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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K14 GRF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 K14 GRF, 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 K14 GRF registered?

K14 GRF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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