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WL53 KWE

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,611 mi
Last recorded132,611 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 KWE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 132,611 miles

Front prop missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear trailing arm mount on axel very poor due to corrosion

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 132,611 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front prop missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 124,825 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded

front prop u/j worn

Fail 18 Nov 2016 124,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded

front prop u/j worn

Pass 19 Nov 2015 118,110 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 118,110 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,536 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,954 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 95,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,005 miles

nsf tyre slightly perished on inner sidewall

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,505 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 81,505 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,125 miles

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,124 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,881 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,693 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 23,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 KWE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL53 KWE, 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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WL53 KWE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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