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HK03 WPE

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,523 mi
Last recorded93,523 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 WPE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,523 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 83,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise both front wipers split

Pass 26 May 2010 71,482 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 68,642 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,599 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 63,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,215 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 56,212 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 41,296 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 41,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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HK03 WPE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK03 WPE, 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 HK03 WPE registered?

HK03 WPE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is HK03 WPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 WPE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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