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WL53 JWE

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,980 mi
Last recorded129,980 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 JWE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 129,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 125,038 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 125,013 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 116,831 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 108,794 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 108,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,150 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 85,604 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 75,294 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 74,342 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,961 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,920 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,554 miles

advise rear axle starting to show sign of corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,267 miles

handbrake travel

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,871 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,881 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 33,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,309 miles

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.

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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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.

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