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LW03 GZG

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,583 mi
Last recorded113,583 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 GZG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 113,583 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 109,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,031 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 104,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,001 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,221 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,296 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 84,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,166 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 68,341 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 60,367 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,787 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,840 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2007 35,839 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,334 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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LW03 GZG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LW03 GZG, 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 LW03 GZG registered?

LW03 GZG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LW03 GZG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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