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WM03 OMF

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,236 mi
Last recorded111,236 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 OMF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 111,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 105,216 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 98,549 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 98,549 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2012 87,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers wiper blade is slightly split!

Fail 1 May 2012 86,806 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges!!

Pass 12 May 2011 75,342 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 65,129 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 53,217 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,378 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,021 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,751 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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WM03 OMF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WM03 OMF, 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

How do I check the history of WM03 OMF?

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What year was WM03 OMF registered?

WM03 OMF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is WM03 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 OMF shows 12 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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