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WF52 VVO

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,290 mi
Last recorded147,290 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 VVO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 147,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 136,044 miles

Rear Chassis corroded

Rear welding/repair covered in underseal / outer sill Nearside + Offside

Steering rack bushes deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

sill trims/covers fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 13 May 2022 136,044 miles

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear outer sill corroded excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Chassis corroded

Steering rack bushes deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

sill trims/covers fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 12 May 2021 132,419 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering rack bushes worn slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2020 130,433 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres are perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes are corroded - recommend replacing

steering rack mounting bush's worn

Fail 4 Jun 2020 130,433 miles

steering rack mounting bush's worn

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres are perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes are corroded - recommend replacing

Pass 12 Jun 2019 127,366 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 127,366 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 122,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 118,971 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

offside lower steering rack bush is worn

Fail 24 May 2017 118,971 miles

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

offside lower steering rack bush is worn

Pass 26 May 2016 111,994 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 111,994 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers slight worn

Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,560 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,647 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and mounting rubber deteriorated.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 102,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust corroded and mounting rubber deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S No. plate lamp illumination dim.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 91,626 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 91,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,692 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 84,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,347 miles

nsf tyre has small cut to outer wall

Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,692 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,143 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 47,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,841 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 32,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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WF52 VVO is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 WF52 VVO, 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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WF52 VVO is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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