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WG53 VAH

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

145,424 mi
Last recorded145,424 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 VAH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2022 145,424 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle stabilizer bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in rear inner sill area [both]

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2021 143,989 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 143,989 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting on axle for coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 137,911 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 137,911 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system chassis damp with fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 130,497 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 130,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 124,528 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 124,528 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 119,292 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 119,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 115,095 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 115,095 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis in two places (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured anti role bar drop arm broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis holed (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 109,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 109,915 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 103,060 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 103,055 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,849 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 94,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,994 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,154 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 81,154 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 72,014 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,717 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Dec 2008 62,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,759 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,025 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 40,025 miles

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

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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WG53 VAH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 WG53 VAH, 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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WG53 VAH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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