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WG53 VBF

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

157,001 mi
Last recorded157,001 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 VBF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 157,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 156,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 156,142 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 150,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 150,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 147,959 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 147,959 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 143,706 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 143,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 139,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 139,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 130,035 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 130,035 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 123,296 miles

Engine oil leak

O/S/R seat belt slow to return

Pass 3 Feb 2014 117,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres underinflated

tracking

Fail 1 Feb 2014 117,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres underinflated

tracking

Fail 2 Feb 2013 109,507 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 109,507 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 99,458 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 99,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

towbar electrics insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2011 86,955 miles

adv all 4 tyres worn low to limits.....

Fail 1 Feb 2011 86,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

adv all 4 tyres worn low to limits.....

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,212 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 78,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 70,050 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

adv oil leak from oil filter.....

Pass 28 Jan 2009 70,050 miles

adv oil leak from oil filter.....

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,070 miles

adv all 4 tyres wearing low to limits.....

adv front brake pads wearing low......

Fail 14 Jan 2008 62,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

adv all 4 tyres wearing low to limits.....

adv front brake pads wearing low......

Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,919 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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WG53 VBF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 WG53 VBF, 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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WG53 VBF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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