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RE03 WFW

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,934 mi
Last recorded158,934 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 WFW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2019 158,934 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill whole length of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 153,055 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side rear / off side and near side front to rear / off side and near side front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt seat belt slow to retract (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

near side inner sill corroded at rear

play in wiper linkage

Fail 26 Jan 2018 153,044 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side rear / off side and near side front to rear / off side and near side front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt seat belt slow to retract (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

near side inner sill corroded at rear

play in wiper linkage

Pass 25 Nov 2016 147,108 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 147,108 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 138,971 miles

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

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

chid seats fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2016 138,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

chid seats fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 126,705 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 126,703 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 122,036 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 112,189 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 107,011 miles

both steel brake pipes on back axle corroded

chip in windscreen in zone b

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 95,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,049 miles

both rear tyres well worn in center of treads 245/70/16

emissions smokey

Pass 28 Jun 2007 60,099 miles

both front tyres peirshed

chip in windscreen in zone b

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,481 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,786 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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RE03 WFW 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 72.2%.

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 RE03 WFW, 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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RE03 WFW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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