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WM03 XZZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Lpg 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,967 mi
Last recorded119,967 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 XZZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps have slight poor beam image

Fail 3 Aug 2018 119,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps have slight poor beam image

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,742 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Jul 2015 85,222 miles

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 79,018 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAT BUILD UP.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT MAIN FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,489 miles

ALL REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN.

HEADLAMP LENSES SLIGHTLY FADED.

NEARSIDE REAR PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM PARTIALLY SEIZED.

OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP SLIGHTLY DULL.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 68,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ALL REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN.

HEADLAMP LENSES SLIGHTLY FADED.

NEARSIDE REAR PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM PARTIALLY SEIZED.

OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP SLIGHTLY DULL.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,512 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,814 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 26 Jun 2009 40,691 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,147 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 34,147 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,487 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,878 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 XZZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XZZ, 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 WM03 XZZ registered?

WM03 XZZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is WM03 XZZ safe to buy?

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