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WL52 KOX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,960 mi
Last recorded125,960 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 KOX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 125,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slight seepage of grease

Fail 2 Jan 2021 125,960 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slight seepage of grease

Pass 9 Mar 2020 122,278 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 115,666 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 102,700 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,873 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,744 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,475 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 80,837 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,837 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,859 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 66,859 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,729 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,565 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,337 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2006 63,997 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,881 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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WL52 KOX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL52 KOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL52 KOX registered?

WL52 KOX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is WL52 KOX safe to buy?

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