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WG54 PVA

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

171,627 mi
Last recorded171,627 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 171,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both lamps faded excessively (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill next to trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill next to trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment goes to the stop and brakes dont lock (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes in cross member above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper trailing up bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 168,375 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

advise handbrake reserve travel

Fail 22 Oct 2022 168,375 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

advise handbrake reserve travel

Pass 7 Oct 2021 161,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 146,763 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 146,740 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 129,900 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 245/70x16

Fail 26 Sep 2019 129,900 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 245/70x16

Pass 28 Sep 2018 124,240 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 118,656 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 118,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 113,926 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front dampness around rack boot

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front dampness around inner shaft

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 113,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front dampness around rack boot

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front dampness around inner shaft

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 106,809 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 106,809 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 98,338 miles

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

bump stop missing from os/f lower arm

front crossmember corroded

oil misting around steering rack

os/r tyre starting to get low on tread

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded around joint and leaking slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2014 98,337 miles

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

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

bump stop missing from os/f lower arm

front crossmember corroded

oil misting around steering rack

os/r tyre starting to get low on tread

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded around joint and leaking slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,059 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,621 miles

ADV FRONT ENG COVER BADLY CORRODED

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 76,821 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADV FRONT ENG COVER BADLY CORRODED

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,447 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,694 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,974 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,421 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 PVA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PVA, 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 PVA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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