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WP52 CFK

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,995 mi
Last recorded129,995 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 CFK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2020 129,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened AT AXCEL BRACKETS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front inner wings corroded outside perscibed area

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 28 May 2019 122,561 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 112,939 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 112,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,462 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking up 10 years old

Rear both rear tyres cracking up over 10 years old

Pass 4 May 2016 107,121 miles

Offside inner side sill corroded {heavy @ rear}

Fail 29 Apr 2016 107,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn heavy on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop-link snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside inner side sill corroded {heavy @ rear}

Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,135 miles

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

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

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

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

spare tyre low on air

Pass 25 Feb 2014 103,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2014 103,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 101,219 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 101,219 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 97,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2012 97,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2011 96,406 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 89,491 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 89,490 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 81,035 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 81,034 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,630 miles

Front propshaft missing !

Pass 26 Feb 2008 65,270 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 55,834 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside front tyre all terrain 4x4 tyre, offside front tyre 'h' rated road tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,247 miles

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

front brake pads are getting low

offside front windscreen is cracked

spare tyre defective

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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WP52 CFK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WP52 CFK, 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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WP52 CFK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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