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WJ04 PVW

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,122 mi
Last recorded85,122 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2018 85,122 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember/tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged and rear tyre sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front innerwing corroded just outside prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember/tubes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded several (2.1.5 (g) (i))

nearside parkbrake efficiency only just met

parkbrake cables and fittings corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember tubes corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive several areas of rear chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

nearside parkbrake efficiency low

Fail 16 Aug 2017 82,664 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember tubes corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive several areas of rear chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

nearside parkbrake efficiency low

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,098 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 81,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 79,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 79,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,597 miles

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

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

headlights slightly out of focus

some corrosion to suspension components at rear

Fail 28 Jul 2014 78,584 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

headlights slightly out of focus

some corrosion to suspension components at rear

Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,441 miles

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 15 Aug 2013 76,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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 6 Aug 2012 65,060 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,060 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,824 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,760 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,081 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,340 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 PVW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 WJ04 PVW, 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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WJ04 PVW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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