MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported x2 (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel pipes at rear corroded
nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
offside front inner sill corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both headlamp lens misty
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise rear axle starting to show sign of corrosion
handbrake travel
offside front metal brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres close legal minimum of 1.6mm
Advise offside steering rack gaiter needed to be refitted
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WL53 JWE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 WL53 JWE, 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 WL53 JWE registered?
WL53 JWE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is WL53 JWE safe to buy?
The MOT history for WL53 JWE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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