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WK53 TZR

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,646 mi
Last recorded117,646 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 TZR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 117,646 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

full sill covers fitted

rear axle brake pipe corroded

rear suspension bouncy

Fail 17 Oct 2017 117,644 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes and both outer drop links (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (5.2.6)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

full sill covers fitted

rear axle brake pipe corroded

rear suspension bouncy

Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,943 miles

all front and rear anti roll bar bushes/gaiters worn perished

rear tyres slightly perished and getting low

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 19 Oct 2016 112,943 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing lower bolt refitted (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported fitted rear mount (7.1.1)

all front and rear anti roll bar bushes/gaiters worn perished

rear tyres slightly perished and getting low

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,788 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 105,778 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear axle (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged rear rusty (7.2.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 105,742 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmemember close to axle linkage mounts (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plus play in ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced broken off axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on chassis rail into flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres perished on walls and low in tread

steel diesel pipes corroded on n/s/r chassis

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty on bolted joint

Fail 5 Sep 2014 102,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty on bolted joint

Fail 5 Sep 2013 99,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2013 99,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2012 95,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 95,931 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2011 90,243 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 90,243 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,356 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,769 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,305 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 57,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,600 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,736 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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WK53 TZR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WK53 TZR, 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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WK53 TZR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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