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EJ04 WWK

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

137,049 mi
Last recorded137,049 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 WWK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 137,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 136,977 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 133,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has travel

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Fail 16 Oct 2024 133,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has travel

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 124,726 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,282 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 115,282 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 109,945 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 109,945 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,764 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 106,764 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 102,381 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 95,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,995 miles

Offside Front headlamp sightly misty

Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,727 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 83,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 79,491 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 79,491 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,586 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,956 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 50,996 miles

disc lipped pads geting low

Fail 10 May 2011 50,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

disc lipped pads geting low

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,099 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,382 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,039 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,490 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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EJ04 WWK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 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 EJ04 WWK, 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 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ04 WWK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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