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WK53 UAJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

174,602 mi
Last recorded174,602 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 UAJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 174,602 miles

Nearside Front track rod end gater slightly deteriated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 174,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working os & ns (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front track rod end gater slightly deteriated

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 162,922 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured tow socket (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door stiff to operate

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch master cylinder damp

clutch not operating properly making it hard to engage gears

various bushes and boots perished

Fail 29 Jul 2020 162,616 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired suspension arm front bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear mount corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured tow socket (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door stiff to operate

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch master cylinder damp

clutch not operating properly making it hard to engage gears

various bushes and boots perished

Pass 7 Aug 2019 150,251 miles

AUXILLARY BELT SLIGHT DETERIORATING

BOTH N/S & O/S/F HEADLAMPS SLIGHT REDUCED BEAM IMAGE

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATING

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

SPARE TYRE BELOW LIMIT

Fail 6 Aug 2019 150,250 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

AUXILLARY BELT SLIGHT DETERIORATING

BOTH N/S & O/S/F HEADLAMPS SLIGHT REDUCED BEAM IMAGE

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATING

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

SPARE TYRE BELOW LIMIT

Pass 10 Aug 2018 131,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

trailer power socket insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2018 131,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable idler/hinge on axle siezed (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached on rear axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

trailer power socket insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2017 115,987 miles

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATING

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATING

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 115,981 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATING

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATING

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 104,310 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 93,577 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 93,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,605 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,677 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 72,536 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,101 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 65,101 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,077 miles

slight noise from osf brake

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 37,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,588 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 23,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear brake is binding

Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,112 miles

n/s rear brake is binding

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 UAJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 UAJ, 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 UAJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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