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MH03 WSY

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,410 mi
Last recorded182,410 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 WSY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 182,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

n/s o/s inner sills corroded

underside of vehicle corroded (everything)

Pass 26 Feb 2018 164,981 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 153,793 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 153,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 138,629 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 125,029 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 112,366 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2014 112,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2013 98,795 miles

oil leak around oil filter area

Fail 10 May 2013 98,795 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil leak around oil filter area

Pass 15 May 2012 85,664 miles

brake binding slightly n/s/r

slight movement to o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 19 May 2011 72,483 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 67,410 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 67,410 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 65,264 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,587 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 46,714 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,764 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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MH03 WSY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 MH03 WSY, 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 MH03 WSY registered?

MH03 WSY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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