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EK04 WZT

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,951 mi
Last recorded126,951 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 126,951 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 126,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2016 120,031 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 120,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 106,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,824 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 93,818 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 86,868 miles

both front tyre treads getting low on outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,749 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 78,749 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2011 68,588 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 68,588 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,353 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 56,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 45,689 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 42,573 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 30,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WZT 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 61.1%.

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 EK04 WZT, 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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EK04 WZT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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