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WL03 KJZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,418 mi
Last recorded101,418 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 KJZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 101,418 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 101,343 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 89,104 miles

both front tyres on legal limit.

corrosion to rear brake pipes at axle.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 89,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres on legal limit.

corrosion to rear brake pipes at axle.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,546 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 74,268 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 74,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,613 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 54,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 54,828 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,733 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 KJZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

WL03 KJZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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