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WK03 ZFG

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,454 mi
Last recorded88,454 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 ZFG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,454 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 88,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,900 miles

Aux belt perished

Exhaust centre to backbox join corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F tyre bold on outer edge (not at full tread depth)

O/S/F tyre tread lower on edges (not at full tread depth)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 73,900 miles

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

Aux belt perished

Exhaust centre to backbox join corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F tyre bold on outer edge (not at full tread depth)

O/S/F tyre tread lower on edges (not at full tread depth)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,452 miles

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

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

front n/plate damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,087 miles

slight perrishing in rear tyres

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,758 miles

slight perrishing in all tyre side walls

Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,261 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 47,261 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 43,707 miles

front x/m ember rusty

o/s rear h/brake cable end repaired

rear disc rusty on inner side

Fail 9 Jun 2009 43,707 miles

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

front x/m ember rusty

o/s rear h/brake cable end repaired

rear disc rusty on inner side

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,650 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,384 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 ZFG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFG, 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 WK03 ZFG registered?

WK03 ZFG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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