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DU03 WGG

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,236 mi
Last recorded93,236 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,236 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 93,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

auxiliary drive belt perished and worn

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,690 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 85,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,197 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,439 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,565 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 68,565 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,933 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

near side front brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,389 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 56,389 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,679 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Fail 12 Jun 2010 36,679 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,157 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,105 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,076 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 37,076 miles

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

Both number plate backings slightly rippled.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,062 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 WGG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU03 WGG, 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 WGG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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