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WL03 RHV

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,545 mi
Last recorded197,545 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 RHV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 197,545 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 197,537 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 183,417 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R INNER & OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN , EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK , O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE .

Fail 10 Oct 2008 153,535 miles

Centre Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

SLIGHT WEAR REAR OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES, OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER .

Pass 10 Oct 2008 153,535 miles

SLIGHT WEAR REAR OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES, OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER .

Pass 3 Sep 2007 113,080 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 77,607 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre close to limits on 4mm

hand brake cable starting to split

Pass 19 Aug 2006 77,607 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre close to limits on 4mm

hand brake cable starting to split

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 RHV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RHV, 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 RHV registered?

WL03 RHV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is WL03 RHV safe to buy?

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