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WG04 FZU

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,685 mi
Last recorded89,685 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 FZU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 89,685 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 89,680 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 86,623 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 86,623 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 26 Jun 2024 84,174 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 82,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,474 miles

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 9 Jun 2021 78,218 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2020 74,082 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 71,755 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 71,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 67,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,266 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,038 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 54,885 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 54,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,348 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,584 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,567 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sat nav holder in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,036 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 29,745 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 24,378 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,400 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 FZU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

WG04 FZU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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