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WF54 HBA

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,463 mi
Last recorded155,463 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 HBA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 155,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 148,707 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 134,200 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 132,391 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 127,703 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 127,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 121,120 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 114,112 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 114,112 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,334 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 99,330 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 78,196 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,391 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 64,391 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 56,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,503 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,400 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,982 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 27,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WF54 HBA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WF54 HBA, 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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WF54 HBA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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