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WG04 FZJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

132,591 mi
Last recorded132,591 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 FZJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 132,591 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 132,549 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive white smoke emitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 130,703 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Foremost metal under tray heavily corroded and holed

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 127,915 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 126,839 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 126,839 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 119,316 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR AND O/S/FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 119,316 miles

Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR AND O/S/FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 112,412 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))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 112,412 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 107,298 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Seat belt & buckle no longer fitted

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 107,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body mounting corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 102,780 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,960 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 96,960 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,249 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 88,249 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,162 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,885 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 60,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,372 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 61,799 miles

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

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)

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

n/s parking brake

Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,147 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,928 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 29,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 15,543 miles

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 5 Jun 2007 4,081 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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WG04 FZJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WG04 FZJ, 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 WG04 FZJ registered?

WG04 FZJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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