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SV03 GZW

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,481 mi
Last recorded128,481 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 GZW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 128,481 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 123,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 120,163 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 113,917 miles

Brake pads serviceable.

245/70/R16/107H. OF 8 OR 6 NR 6 NF 4mm.

Slight split both wipers, but clear screen.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 103,012 miles

245/70/R16/107H. OF 3 OR 7 NR 7 NF 5mm.

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

Pads wor Fronts 50% Rears 70%.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,012 miles

245/70/R16/107H. OF 3 OR 7 NR 7 NF 5mm.

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

Pads wor Fronts 50% Rears 70%.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 94,058 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Sep 2011 93,814 miles

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

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2010 83,083 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 83,082 miles

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

Front pads 50% worn.

Rear pads 25% worn.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,965 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,267 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,636 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 42,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,758 miles

oil leak

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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SV03 GZW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV03 GZW, 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 SV03 GZW registered?

SV03 GZW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is SV03 GZW safe to buy?

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