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WP53 HPA

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,463 mi
Last recorded162,463 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 HPA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 162,463 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 162,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 154,046 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 154,046 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 146,150 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 145,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 157,241 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 125,662 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 125,645 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 116,370 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 104,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 104,877 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,459 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 74,642 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 64,211 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 47,564 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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WP53 HPA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black 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 WP53 HPA, 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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WP53 HPA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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