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KP03 WZC

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,184 mi
Last recorded195,184 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WZC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 195,184 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 183,520 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 183,520 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 173,204 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 160,841 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 160,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 134,264 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 110,260 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,173 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 88,173 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,541 miles

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

Fail 31 Jan 2011 73,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,455 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 66,340 miles

Centre Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,420 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,595 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KP03 WZC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KP03 WZC, 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 KP03 WZC registered?

KP03 WZC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is KP03 WZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 WZC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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