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WJ53 TMX

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,783 mi
Last recorded118,783 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 TMX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2018 118,783 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,704 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 112,701 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 107,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,475 miles

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

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2014 97,901 miles

BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONATS

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

WEAR IN SUSPENSION BUSHES AND BALL JOINTS

Fail 24 Apr 2014 97,895 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake hoses in poor condition.

front and rear antiroll bar bushes worn.

front brake pads low

front top wishbones in poor condition

head light lenses in poor condition.

rear brake pipes corroded.

wear inner rack joints

wear to suspension bushes ball joints and gaiters.

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Aug 2013 94,833 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,092 miles

Front Wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 98,070 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 86,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,009 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 82,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,539 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 77,502 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2008 73,104 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 73,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,167 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 63,767 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 63,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,691 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

This vehicle is dirty under side!

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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WJ53 TMX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ53 TMX, 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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WJ53 TMX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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