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KP03 WZS

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,989 mi
Last recorded135,989 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WZS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 135,989 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 135,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 127,702 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear lower (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear upper (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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 117,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 117,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 106,461 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 106,461 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 92,696 miles

nearside number plate light unit slightly dim

offside front tyre worn on inner edge slightly

slight blow from exhaust rear section

Fail 3 Jan 2013 92,696 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge slightly

power steering pipe on rack rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

slight blow from exhaust rear section

Pass 23 Dec 2011 81,721 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,563 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounting poor at rear

o/s rear roll bar D bush poor

Pass 13 Jan 2010 58,429 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,554 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,473 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,615 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,240 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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KP03 WZS is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 KP03 WZS, 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 WZS registered?

KP03 WZS is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is KP03 WZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 WZS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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