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WJ04 KPR

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,096 mi
Last recorded104,096 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 KPR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 104,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion n/s and o/s/rear inner sills but not within seat belt prescribed area

Pass 9 Jan 2025 96,689 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 96,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 88,116 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 88,111 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability forward mounting point (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 81,733 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,175 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,638 miles

Heavy corrosion to rear chassi

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 64,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 61,784 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 61,784 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,813 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,157 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,497 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,242 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,502 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 11,278 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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WJ04 KPR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WJ04 KPR, 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 WJ04 KPR registered?

WJ04 KPR is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is WJ04 KPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 KPR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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