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WK03 JBZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,788 mi
Last recorded123,788 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 JBZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 123,788 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded offside Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 100,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2015 84,614 miles

N/S/F tyre cracked

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamps faded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,614 miles

N/S/F tyre cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamps faded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,063 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 71,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 May 2011 63,607 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 55,919 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 55,919 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 May 2009 52,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 44,552 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust emmiting blue smoke

front brake pads low

nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads low

oil leak(all over base of engine and underside)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,552 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust emmiting blue smoke

front brake pads low

nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads low

oil leak(all over base of engine and underside)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,426 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2006 8,982 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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WK03 JBZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WK03 JBZ, 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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WK03 JBZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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