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WL03 DWD

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,562 mi
Last recorded125,562 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 DWD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2021 125,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 124,067 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 121,231 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 120,881 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside general corrosion, chassis and body, (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion hole in sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion to washer bottle support brackets, washer bottle still secure (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion to lower section of chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

areas of under side under sealed,

Fail 8 Mar 2018 120,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged fuel pipes corroded . pipes in front of fuel tank (7.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bracket supporting inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened park brake link across rear axle broken (3.5.1e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber to axle mounts (2.4.A.3)

Brake performance not tested broken link on park brake and condition of rear brake pipe (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tube in front of rear axle corroded / holed / fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside sill corroded and holed

general under side corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2017 113,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

repair to power steering pipe.

underbody rust.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 113,344 miles

undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2014 112,171 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 112,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,001 miles

airbag warning light illuminated

auxillary drive belt heavily deteriorated

slight perishing to offside rear tyre

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes on axle

some deterioration to both front headlamp beam patterns

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,255 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 63,255 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre spliting

Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,933 miles

Oil leak

advise corrosion o/s and n/s/r inner wheel arches

advise corrosion rear axle

advise o/s wiper split

Fail 4 Apr 2011 60,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

advise corrosion rear axle

advise o/s wiper split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,925 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,146 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,495 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,772 miles

rear exhaust joint deteriorating

rear wiper blade smearing rear screen

Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,772 miles

rear exhaust joint deteriorating

rear wiper not clearing

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

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