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WP03 AVD

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,469 mi
Last recorded71,469 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 AVD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle stabiliser brackets heavily corroded

suspension parts rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,553 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,209 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 63,737 miles

Brakes ; front to rear pipes corroded at clips by fuel tank

Brakes ; rear pads worn thin

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,923 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,050 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,210 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,496 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,853 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,184 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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WP03 AVD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WP03 AVD, 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 WP03 AVD registered?

WP03 AVD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is WP03 AVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 AVD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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