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FL03 WUR

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,725 mi
Last recorded146,725 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 WUR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2020 146,725 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axel mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion boarder line in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 59,048 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear axle casing and rear inner sill area both sides

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,471 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 14 Mar 2018 57,416 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake pivot (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to both inner sills (full length)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,353 miles

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

medium corrosion to rear chassis components

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,547 miles

oil leak

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 10 Mar 2016 52,547 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

oil leak

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,113 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,214 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake pipes corroded at exposed sections

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,620 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,515 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 47,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,913 miles

both front wipers slight smearing

engine and gearbox wet with oil

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

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

both front brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,453 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,424 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,205 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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FL03 WUR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL03 WUR, 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 FL03 WUR registered?

FL03 WUR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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