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EK04 WZL

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,059 mi
Last recorded141,059 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 141,059 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 191,993 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 191,993 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 188,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 183,344 miles

nearside front tyre wall has a cut in it

Pass 4 Sep 2013 181,936 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

emits smoke during acceleration

Pass 30 Oct 2012 181,141 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 167,187 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)

Pass 5 May 2010 151,334 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 151,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 134,298 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 116,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades not clearin g screen well

Pass 4 Apr 2008 116,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades not clearin g screen well

Pass 12 Apr 2007 89,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 WZL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

EK04 WZL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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