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WK03 KZM

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,003 mi
Last recorded126,003 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 KZM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 126,003 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 125,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tube on rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear upper tube chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 116,226 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 116,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 99,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 86,452 miles

all rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear disc coroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,588 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,847 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,843 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,094 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,770 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 KZM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KZM, 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 KZM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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