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EK04 WZG

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,873 mi
Last recorded78,873 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 WZG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2021 78,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,399 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,894 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 77,894 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

steering rack wet

Pass 25 Aug 2018 75,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 75,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,381 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,206 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,361 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

front pads on limit

rear pads low

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,023 miles

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

Nearside front steering arm has slight play.

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,256 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,142 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 1 Sep 2010 41,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,949 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,864 miles

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre wearing low

oil leak from gear box and engine

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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EK04 WZG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EK04 WZG, 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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What year was EK04 WZG registered?

EK04 WZG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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The MOT history for EK04 WZG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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