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WD03 XBG

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,136 mi
Last recorded151,136 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 XBG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 151,136 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Front both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed near chassis to body mounting

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis tie bar welded patch is not fully welded along upper edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill welded patch is hard to see if its fully welded to the outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

long travel and free play on hand brake lever

Fail 11 Mar 2020 151,123 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill welded patch is not fully welded to the outer sill along lower edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Front both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed near chassis to body mounting

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis tie bar welded patch is not fully welded along upper edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

long travel and free play on hand brake lever

Fail 10 Mar 2020 151,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle diff stabiliser mount corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack to rack pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 150,980 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle diff stabiliser mount corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Track control arm mounting corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle diff stabiliser mount corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack to rack pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 143,743 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 143,731 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 139,923 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 139,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint centre/rear pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 135,274 miles

sill covers present

Fail 13 Feb 2017 135,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill under plastic trim (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

sill covers present

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 1 Mar 2016 131,364 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 131,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 127,311 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 127,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 122,709 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 118,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 112,421 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 104,817 miles

Air bag warning light is on.

Drivers door window does not operate.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 104,817 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Air bag warning light is on.

Drivers door window does not operate.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 97,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

plastic covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2010 97,801 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2009 89,157 miles

front brake pads low

minor oil leak around oil filter

offside front brake pipe corroding

oil leak around pipe from oil cooler

rear anti roll bar nearside inner bush slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2009 89,157 miles

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

front brake pads low

minor oil leak around oil filter

offside front brake pipe corroding

oil leak around pipe from oil cooler

rear anti roll bar nearside inner bush slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2008 79,534 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 79,520 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 71,023 miles

damage to nearside front buper

small stone chips on screen

Pass 2 Mar 2006 61,067 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 XBG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBG, 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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WD03 XBG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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