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WG52 OZO

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

122,014 mi
Last recorded122,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 OZO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,014 miles

all under sealed

Fail 8 Sep 2020 121,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 116,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2019

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole sill not prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole sill not prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 107,124 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm at time of test (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded not within 30cm of mount (5.2.6)

Rear chassis has slight surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,136 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2017 104,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-shape bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake seized on

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 100,249 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 100,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,441 miles

both head lamp lens discoloured

nearside front tyre below 1'6mm on outer edge

rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 95,441 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both head lamp lens discoloured

nearside front tyre below 1'6mm on outer edge

rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 91,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 86,711 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,480 miles

NNOTE:TOW BAR WIRING WIRED UNDERNEATH CAR

NOTE:LARGE OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL

NOTE:OIL LEAK FROM SUMP

NOTE:REAR SHACK ABSORBER GAITERS SPLIT

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 82,480 miles

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

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

NNOTE:TOW BAR WIRING WIRED UNDERNEATH CAR

NOTE:LARGE OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL

NOTE:OIL LEAK FROM SUMP

NOTE:REAR SHACK ABSORBER GAITERS SPLIT

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 77,246 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,801 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 66,017 miles

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,618 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 59,618 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,554 miles

front windows tinted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2007 53,124 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

front windows tinted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2007 54,684 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 54,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,461 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 37,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WG52 OZO is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WG52 OZO, 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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WG52 OZO is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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