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WD03 WLA

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

159,703 mi
Last recorded159,703 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 159,703 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 154,150 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 154,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 149,099 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,196 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 140,873 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 137,688 miles

parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 14 Feb 2020 133,889 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 129,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 126,502 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 123,687 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 123,647 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot both (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear beam (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 121,645 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Nov 2016 121,645 miles

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2015 108,822 miles

front wipers in poor condition

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the belt

Fail 11 Nov 2015 108,822 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the belt

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,161 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 87,631 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,595 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 77,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 72,065 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,550 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,671 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 11,895 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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WD03 WLA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WD03 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

WD03 WLA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for WD03 WLA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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