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WV03 OSN

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,827 mi
Last recorded116,827 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 OSN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,959 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,100 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 80,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,248 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,229 miles

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)

handbrake axle compensator stiff operation.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 69,551 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,136 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,088 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,182 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,049 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,617 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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WV03 OSN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WV03 OSN, 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 WV03 OSN registered?

WV03 OSN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WV03 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV03 OSN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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