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WJ04 PWU

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,178 mi
Last recorded138,178 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 PWU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 138,178 miles

has corrosion and mod to rear axle

Pass 5 Nov 2015 128,167 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 119,032 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 118,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,225 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)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 106,975 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 96,513 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 96,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 84,968 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,524 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 66,507 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,738 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 54,722 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,679 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 PWU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PWU, 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 PWU registered?

WJ04 PWU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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