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YH03 WJC

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,745 mi
Last recorded126,745 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 WJC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2015 126,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember above rear axle (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 116,625 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Uneven application of handbrake

Fail 10 Oct 2014 116,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Uneven application of handbrake

Pass 16 Sep 2013 100,294 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 95,689 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

low effort nearside handbrake

offside number plate lamp faded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 95,698 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

low effort nearside handbrake

offside number plate lamp faded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 88,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 81,091 miles

Oil leak

noise from offside rear brake

Fail 28 Sep 2010 81,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

noise from offside rear brake

Pass 1 Oct 2009 77,018 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Handbrake compensator pivot stiff

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,656 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 63,633 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,586 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,156 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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YH03 WJC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH03 WJC, 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 YH03 WJC registered?

YH03 WJC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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