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WJ03 TGK

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,157 mi
Last recorded70,157 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 TGK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 70,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,966 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 64,966 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,010 miles

N/S front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,168 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,930 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 49,930 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 46,736 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 44,518 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 44,518 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 42,647 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 42,647 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 39,311 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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WJ03 TGK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ03 TGK, 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 WJ03 TGK registered?

WJ03 TGK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ03 TGK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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