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WN03 TJX

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,363 mi
Last recorded120,363 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 120,363 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 120,363 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 112,383 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 112,383 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 108,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,392 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 103,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 95,475 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 95,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 90,943 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 90,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,812 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,020 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,195 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 68,195 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,664 miles

near side front and rear tyre getting low

near side wiper blade split

rear brake discs pitted on inner and outer edge on inner surface

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Mar 2008 59,659 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front and rear tyre getting low

near side wiper blade split

rear brake discs pitted on inner and outer edge on inner surface

rear brake pads getting low

small nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2007 44,922 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 41,303 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 TJX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TJX, 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 TJX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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