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CU03 WTK

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,750 mi
Last recorded99,750 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 WTK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 99,750 miles

both rear shock absorver lower rubber dust covers split

parking brake lever tyravel

Fail 5 May 2016 99,750 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f d bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f d bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f dip (1.8)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective air bag warning light on (5.4.1)

both rear shock absorver lower rubber dust covers split

parking brake lever tyravel

Pass 8 May 2015 84,765 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 84,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 78,516 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

i advise both rear plus main rear axle crosspipes are surfaca corosion suggest be replaced also there is a engine bay oil leak should be checked

Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,516 miles

i advise both rear plus main rear axle crosspipes are surfaca corosion suggest be replaced also there is a engine bay oil leak should be checked

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,087 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 63,087 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,213 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,240 miles

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

slight side to side movment

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,627 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,627 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,314 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,943 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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CU03 WTK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CU03 WTK, 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 CU03 WTK registered?

CU03 WTK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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