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WG03 UWB

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,513 mi
Last recorded87,513 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 UWB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,513 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,467 miles

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion also all components attached to back axle

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,776 miles

Both rear light lenses slightly insecure (Benefit of doubt given)

Front propshaft removed.

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear light lenses slightly insecure (Benefit of doubt given)

Front propshaft removed.

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,099 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,082 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 56,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,532 miles

O/S Rear Tyre very close to limit

Fail 28 Sep 2010 49,532 miles

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

O/S Rear Tyre very close to limit

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 41,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both front windscreen wipers slightly split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,971 miles

both front windscreen wipers slightly split

Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,275 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,811 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,249 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 12,249 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WG03 UWB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WG03 UWB, 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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WG03 UWB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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