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GF53TFA
2003 KIA SORENTO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration GF53TFA
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SORENTO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 28 Dec 2023
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
3 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 136,995 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
29 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,179 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
22 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
3 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERSISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR SUBRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,262 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front suspension arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))
30 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,177 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills have been repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills have been repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
5 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,674 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
7 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,021 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,560 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2017 27 Jun 202617 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,902 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2016 27 Jun 202610 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis beam (6.1.A.1)
23 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,592 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2015 27 Jun 202623 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,592 MI
27 Jun 20264 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,148 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2014 27 Jun 20263 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,639 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2013 27 Jun 202611 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,333 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2012 27 Jun 20265 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,281 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,283 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2010 27 Jun 202614 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,262 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2009 27 Jun 202614 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,262 MI
27 Jun 20269 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,579 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2008 27 Jun 202610 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,963 MI
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GF53TFA was registered on 2003-10-13
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