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LW03 GZM

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,419 mi
Last recorded113,419 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 113,419 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 113,419 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 112,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 107,847 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 105,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 103,048 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 100,107 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 93,327 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 95,261 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,907 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,358 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 78,125 miles

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 2 Jun 2006 66,048 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 GZM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW03 GZM registered?

LW03 GZM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is LW03 GZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 GZM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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