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WL53 JWG

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,134 mi
Last recorded111,134 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 111,134 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 111,103 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 107,234 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 101,515 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 98,205 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 93,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 84,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,070 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,740 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,007 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,884 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre nearing tread wear indicators

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,179 miles

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

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

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 JWG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JWG, 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 JWG registered?

WL53 JWG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is WL53 JWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 JWG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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