2003 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · GY03 ATV
2003 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 116,272 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY03 ATV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2022
- 116,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY03 ATV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Kia Sorento (GY03 ATV) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GY03 ATV Mileage History
- 11/05/2022116,250 mi
- 17/05/2022116,272 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 1,318 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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