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WF03 NWB

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,562 mi
Last recorded101,562 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 NWB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,562 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 27 Jan 2014 101,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,442 miles

air bag light on

Fail 14 Jan 2013 94,442 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

air bag light on

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,014 miles

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

air bag warning light fault

Fail 27 Jan 2012 88,014 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag warning light fault

Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r brake starting to bind slightly.

rear tie bar/spring mounts onto axle corroding.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 81,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r brake starting to bind slightly.

rear tie bar/spring mounts onto axle corroding.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,845 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 68,845 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

n/s/r tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,804 miles

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

n/s/f brake pads starting to wear down.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

oil leak.

play in n/s track rod end.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,844 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,209 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,004 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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WF03 NWB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WF03 NWB, 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 WF03 NWB registered?

WF03 NWB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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