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WG54 MUV

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,393 mi
Last recorded130,393 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 MUV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2017 130,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting body mount (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting body mount (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear door handle broken, but door still opens

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-70-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tubed support member corroded and holed

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 118,390 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted o/s/r

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill not within prescribed areas

Fail 7 Oct 2016 118,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted o/s/r

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill not within prescribed areas

Pass 6 Oct 2015 107,896 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 107,896 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 107,833 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,985 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,000 miles

chassis excessively corroded

front and rear exhaust flanges excessively corroded

rear diff leaking

rear suspension excessively corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 92,948 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis excessively corroded

front and rear exhaust flanges excessively corroded

rear diff leaking

rear suspension excessively corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 90,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 377,308 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,271 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Offside front brake calliper bleed nipple corroded

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 85,270 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside front brake calliper bleed nipple corroded

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,178 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,909 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,474 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,670 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,402 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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WG54 MUV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MUV, 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 MUV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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