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WG54 BGV

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,182 mi
Last recorded138,182 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 BGV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 138,182 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged OUTER CASTING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 138,182 miles

Emissions not tested BROKEN EXHAUST (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged OUTER CASTING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 130,658 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 130,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 121,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 121,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 113,019 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,076 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 104,076 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis tube (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 7 Nov 2014 96,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front antiroll bar d bushesd slightly worn

Fail 11 Nov 2013 86,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre starting to wear low on outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,228 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear low on outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 78,659 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 78,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,953 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,895 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 55,895 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,498 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,843 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)

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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WG54 BGV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WG54 BGV, 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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WG54 BGV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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