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EX04 WMF

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,642 mi
Last recorded193,642 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 WMF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 193,642 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 180,165 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 151,290 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 141,368 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 127,120 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 118,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has slightly restricted free movement

Fail 21 Feb 2017 118,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has slightly restricted free movement

Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,605 miles

coolant tank cap missing

Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant tank cap missing

Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,939 miles

Both front anti roll bar link arm bushes perished.

Front brake discs worn.

Offside of steering rack oily.

Unable to check rear wheel bearings properly due to rear diff drag.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 97,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front anti roll bar link arm bushes perished.

Front brake discs worn.

Offside of steering rack oily.

Unable to check rear wheel bearings properly due to rear diff drag.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,346 miles

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

slight play in offside front wheel bearing (adjustment advised)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,128 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 66,577 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,577 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,201 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 56,201 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,306 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,015 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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EX04 WMF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EX04 WMF, 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 EX04 WMF registered?

EX04 WMF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is EX04 WMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 WMF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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