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CX03 WCW

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,620 mi
Last recorded141,620 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 WCW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 141,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 134,755 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2014 134,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 4 Oct 2013 122,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 5 Oct 2012

n/s headlamp pattern poor

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s headlamp pattern poor

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 102,017 miles

osr anti roll bar (D) BUSH WORN=BRAKE PIPES RUSTY=EXHAUST RUSTY=NS HANDBRAKE Reading low

Fail 4 Oct 2011 102,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr anti roll bar (D) BUSH WORN=BRAKE PIPES RUSTY=EXHAUST RUSTY=NS HANDBRAKE Reading low

Pass 5 Oct 2010 92,990 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,371 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 75,493 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osf brake pads wearing low---osr tyre worn to 1.6mm/2mm---nsr tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 75,493 miles

osf brake pads wearing low---osr tyre worn to 1.6mm/2mm---nsr tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 54,925 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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CX03 WCW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX03 WCW, 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 CX03 WCW registered?

CX03 WCW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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