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WL03 DWA

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,208 mi
Last recorded97,208 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 DWA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,208 miles

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

nearside rear inner sill corroded - not within prescribed areas

Fail 30 Jun 2016 97,129 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

nearside rear inner sill corroded - not within prescribed areas

Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,407 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 88,884 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 88,884 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 86,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 82,357 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 82,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 77,458 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc scored and pitted

Fail 4 Jul 2011 77,458 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r brake disc scored and pitted

Fail 29 Jun 2011 77,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc scored and pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,795 miles

vehicle chassis coroded,front brake pipes coroded,front to rear brake pipes very poorly fitted.steering rack damp.long hand brake travel.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 70,793 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes/chassis coroded,steering rack damp,hand brake travel.

timing belt change ???

Fail 28 Jun 2010 70,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fuel pipes/chassis coroded,steering rack damp,hand brake travel.

timing belt change ???

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,806 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

vehicle fitted with sill covers

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,589 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,949 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 24,210 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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WL03 DWA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WL03 DWA, 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 WL03 DWA registered?

WL03 DWA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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