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WN03 THG

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,945 mi
Last recorded134,945 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 134,945 miles

Front headlight lenes misted aims dull

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

spare wheel missing

Fail 19 Jun 2019 134,943 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16/111h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16/111h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight misted and aim dull

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

headlight lens misted

spare wheel missing

Pass 10 May 2018 134,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm overall , outer edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion axle upper arm anchor points heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion medium corrosion throught out (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 134,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake fluid low (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm overall , outer edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion axle upper arm anchor points heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion medium corrosion throught out (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 129,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 116,931 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,862 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

not all brake pipes visible

rear silencer joint corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 85,452 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

not all brake pipes visible

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,693 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 77,883 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,883 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,733 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,263 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 1 Mar 2008 54,800 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 22,356 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 THG 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 77.8%.

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 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 WN03 THG, 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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WN03 THG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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