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VU53 GVC

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,548 mi
Last recorded92,548 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 GVC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,548 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,670 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 89,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,874 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 78,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,585 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,394 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,921 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,740 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 38,736 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,370 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 22,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,854 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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VU53 GVC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU53 GVC, 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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VU53 GVC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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