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GF53VHT
2003 KIA SORENTO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2500cc
General Information
- Registration GF53VHT
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SORENTO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2500cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
14
Passes
13
Failures
51.85%
Pass Rate
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168 Total Defects Recorded
8 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BOTH n/s and o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both n/s and o/s wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength body mount rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,790 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- numerous suspension components and areas of chassis rusting
- floor to sill, and sill areas rusting or previously repaired
7 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,418 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Various areas of corrosion to underside / body / chassis.
- Rear Axle corroded
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Outer sills have plastic covers fitted.
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Axle corroded
- Various areas of corrosion to underside / body / chassis.
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Outer sills have plastic covers fitted.
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Outer Sills have plastic covers fitted.
- Various areas of corrosion to underside body and chassis
- Rear Axle corroded.
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,650 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,585 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,073 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- heavy corrosion to inner sills, general underside corrosion.
- wear to suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.
6 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,887 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015 24 Jun 20264 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
20 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,053 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014 24 Jun 202617 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
18 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,620 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2013 24 Jun 202617 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
13 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,835 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 80,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,075 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,075 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,224 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 63,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,189 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2009 24 Jun 20262 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 55,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
4 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,860 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2008 24 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 49,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,350 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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GF53VHT was registered on 2003-11-26
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