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WJ04 PXF

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,528 mi
Last recorded87,528 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 PXF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,528 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,554 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 81,460 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 79,378 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 74,707 miles

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

both rear brake discs shows signs of being overheated

engine man light on

Fail 14 Feb 2015 74,707 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs shows signs of being overheated

engine man light on

Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2012 58,160 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 58,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,124 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 53,124 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads down

Fail 31 Aug 2010 46,783 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,783 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 40,068 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

near side rear child seat fitted unable to check adult seat belt

Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,068 miles

near side rear child seat fitted unable to check adult seat belt

Fail 1 Sep 2008 34,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,207 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,530 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 PXF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PXF, 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 PXF registered?

WJ04 PXF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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