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WJ03 TGY

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Lpg 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,201 mi
Last recorded101,201 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 TGY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 101,201 miles

chassis corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 101,201 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 100,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2019 100,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 97,711 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust mount corrode

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 97,711 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust mount corrode

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 94,543 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both head lamps misty

Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,389 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

ems light on

steering rack damp

Fail 30 Nov 2016 91,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ems light on

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

rear gas tank corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 82,294 miles

offside and nearside rear chassie rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,539 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,407 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,134 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,711 miles

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,116 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,414 miles

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

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 TGY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

WJ03 TGY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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