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WP53 HPE

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,320 mi
Last recorded139,320 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 HPE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 139,320 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 132,227 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 126,172 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 126,172 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,452 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 114,452 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 102,862 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 102,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,874 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,420 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,537 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,277 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 40,277 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,576 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 HPE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP53 HPE, 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 WP53 HPE registered?

WP53 HPE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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