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KP03 WZU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,855 mi
Last recorded212,855 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WZU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 212,855 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 212,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 202,252 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 185,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 172,128 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 157,795 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 144,774 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 133,876 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front top arm inner bush has slight play

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear antiroll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2014 133,876 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front top arm inner bush has slight play

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear antiroll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2013 119,190 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 54,711 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 110,957 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 110,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 104,253 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 104,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,494 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 91,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2008 86,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 86,628 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 81,533 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 74,992 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 WZU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WZU, 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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KP03 WZU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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