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WN03 MLU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,049 mi
Last recorded146,049 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 MLU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 146,049 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Axle oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Re check in approx. 2000 miles (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 139,118 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2015 139,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2014 128,746 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 128,746 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,595 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 112,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 115,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 115,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 108,775 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 98,583 miles

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

power steering drive belt

Fail 19 Oct 2010 98,568 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering drive belt

Pass 9 Sep 2009 87,089 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,512 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,694 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,472 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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WN03 MLU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WN03 MLU, 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 WN03 MLU registered?

WN03 MLU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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