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WJ53 YRT

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,580 mi
Last recorded109,580 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YRT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 109,580 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 109,580 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 94,704 miles

Rear antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn

Fail 23 Oct 2008 94,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2007 79,644 miles

bit of wear nearside rear and offside rear anti roll bar link rod bushes

bit of wear to front brake discs

bit of wear to offside rear and nearside rear anti roll bar bushes

parts of exhaust system rusting

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 15 Oct 2007 79,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

bit of wear nearside rear and offside rear anti roll bar link rod bushes

bit of wear to front brake discs

bit of wear to offside rear and nearside rear anti roll bar bushes

offside front tyre 2.5mm

parts of exhaust system rusting

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2006 67,806 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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WJ53 YRT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YRT, 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 WJ53 YRT registered?

WJ53 YRT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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