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DU03 WGD

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,022 mi
Last recorded84,022 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 WGD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,022 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2016 84,022 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded holed sill cover present (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded holed sill cover presant (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,133 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Oil Leak

SILLS SIGN OF WEAK SPOTS BUT NO HOLE TIME OF TEST

Sill covers fitted

WELD REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED MAKING IT HARD TO INSPECT FULLY!!!!

Fail 4 Sep 2015 77,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill X4 (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill X3 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Oil Leak

SILLS SIGN OF WEAK SPOTS BUT NO HOLE TIME OF TEST

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,364 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes slightly corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 55,342 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 55,342 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,036 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 51,033 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,315 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,571 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,366 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,578 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,921 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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DU03 WGD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU03 WGD, 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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DU03 WGD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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