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WG04 UZE

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,034 mi
Last recorded102,034 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 UZE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,034 miles

Corrosion around front and rear bumper mountings.

Corrosion to brake pipes across rear axle.

Corrosion to exhaust joints.

Corrosion to inner and outer sills.

Corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Deterioration to headlamps.

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Front under tray corroded.

Object on front screen but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Offside front seat belt starting to fray.

Travel on parking brake lever.

Wiper blades not fully parking off screen but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 102,034 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement At rear axle, pivot seized. (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Corrosion around front and rear bumper mountings.

Corrosion to brake pipes across rear axle.

Corrosion to exhaust joints.

Corrosion to inner and outer sills.

Corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Deterioration to headlamps.

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Front under tray corroded.

Object on front screen but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Offside front seat belt starting to fray.

Travel on parking brake lever.

Wiper blades not fully parking off screen but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,944 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,476 miles

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,714 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 77,777 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

condensation in offside headlamp.

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

offside front tyre on legal limit.

travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake travel

Fail 16 Mar 2013 69,490 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 61,131 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,012 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,314 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,801 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 44,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,732 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,171 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 31,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 24,509 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,509 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 UZE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WG04 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

WG04 UZE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2004.

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