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WD03 MLJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,323 mi
Last recorded116,323 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 MLJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,323 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 111,483 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

under shields fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,015 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,959 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,822 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear hand brake cable corroded but not significantly weakend

Pass 16 Aug 2012 95,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle very rusty.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 95,021 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle very rusty.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 89,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,156 miles

oil leak at engine oil filter or area

Fail 23 Aug 2010 82,145 miles

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

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

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

oil leak at engine oil filter or area

Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,678 miles

four rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2009 78,678 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

four rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2008 72,546 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,759 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low.

Rear brake pads worn low.

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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WD03 MLJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WD03 MLJ, 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 WD03 MLJ registered?

WD03 MLJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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