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KP53 GJE

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,471 mi
Last recorded157,471 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 GJE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 157,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 157,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 147,816 miles

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode and wear.

Front brake pads starting to get low

Power steering pipes starting to corrode.

Some under vehicle corrosion in areas but not considered as excessive.

Under vehicle fuel pipes starting to corrode.

Under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded but not considered as excessive.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear inner shoulder.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 147,816 miles

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode and wear.

Front brake pads starting to get low

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipes starting to corrode.

Some under vehicle corrosion in areas but not considered as excessive.

Under vehicle fuel pipes starting to corrode.

Under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded but not considered as excessive.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear inner shoulder.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 138,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 128,369 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front outer sill damaged

Offside rear stabilizer bar mounting corroding

Spare tyre defective

Tyre size 245/70/16

Fail 29 Mar 2014 128,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front outer sill damaged

Offside rear stabilizer bar mounting corroding

Spare tyre defective

Tyre size 245/70/16

Pass 30 Apr 2013 125,049 miles

front discs worn

fuel pipes corroded

osr drop link bushes worn

Fail 25 Apr 2013 125,048 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

fuel pipes corroded

osr drop link bushes worn

Pass 12 Jan 2012 119,087 miles

front discs lipped

o/s/f tyre close

wipers split

Fail 12 Jan 2012 119,087 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

o/s/f tyre close

wipers split

Pass 31 Jan 2011 112,082 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 112,082 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 96,363 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 71,921 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 71,917 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 67,537 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 53,389 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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KP53 GJE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP53 GJE, 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 KP53 GJE registered?

KP53 GJE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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