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FY04 WML

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,259 mi
Last recorded123,259 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 WML
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 123,259 miles

All prescribed area corroded.

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill cover fitted limited visibility

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 123,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has long travel

vehicle body and chassis corroded all over

Fail 9 Feb 2019 123,251 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn low/bald on edges

nearside rear anti roll bar linkage has excessive movement -corroded, perished and worn

parking brake lever has long travel

vehicle body and chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 15 Jan 2018 119,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and around rear floor and rear suspension mounting points. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 109,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch/lip corroded

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both n/s and o/s rear inner sills slightly corroded,but sound at time of test

slight corrosion appearing on rear chassis

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,855 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,821 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,689 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 80,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,184 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 76,982 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,176 miles

Slight Binding Nearside Rear Wheel

Slight Corroision brake Pipes

Fail 7 Apr 2011 70,176 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight Binding Nearside Rear Wheel

Slight Corroision brake Pipes

Fail 12 Apr 2010 62,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,417 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,669 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 47,657 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,916 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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FY04 WML is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY04 WML, 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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FY04 WML is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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