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ET04 WVB

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,982 mi
Last recorded111,982 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 WVB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 111,982 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 111,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 109,170 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 109,166 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 105,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 100,573 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 100,573 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 95,895 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 95,895 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 92,033 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 92,033 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 85,037 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,066 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,283 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,209 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,032 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,522 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,811 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,406 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,139 miles

offside front tyre slightly low on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,757 miles

Front bumper insecure

offside steering rack slight weep

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2010 37,757 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside steering rack slight weep

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,904 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,139 miles

nearside front tyre slightly low

nearside rear tyre slightly low

offside front tyre slightly low

offside rear tyre slightly low

Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,354 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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ET04 WVB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 ET04 WVB, 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 ET04 WVB registered?

ET04 WVB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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