CarVerify

Free Car Check

WK03 ZGA

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,291 mi
Last recorded124,291 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 124,291 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 121,354 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 115,884 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,397 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,974 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front steering rack bushes contaminated from oil leak and deteriorated and have movement

Oil leak oil leaking from oil filter area ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected flap broken off (1.9.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,219 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 80,120 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 80,120 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 76,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 76,861 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 73,549 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 73,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 69,429 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 60,774 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 60,774 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,861 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 52,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 44,386 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,336 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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WK03 ZGA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WK03 ZGA?

You can check the full history of WK03 ZGA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WK03 ZGA registered?

WK03 ZGA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WK03 ZGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK03 ZGA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK03 ZGA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WK03 ZGA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.