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EK04 WZN

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,570 mi
Last recorded145,570 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 WZN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 145,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 133,327 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 125,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 125,262 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 125,091 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi to front, (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 110,028 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 109,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,916 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,002 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 91,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,539 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,589 miles

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,703 miles

both rear seatbelts slow to retract

exhaust pipework rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,108 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,685 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,125 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,401 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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EK04 WZN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 WZN, 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 WZN registered?

EK04 WZN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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