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WJ04 ZDG

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,762 mi
Last recorded184,762 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 ZDG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 184,762 miles

both rear inner cills damaged due to jacking

Fail 4 May 2021 184,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi leak (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription missing front (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlight clowdy

both rear inner cills damaged due to jacking

Pass 16 Dec 2019 181,420 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 177,198 miles

Central Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Dec 2018 177,198 miles

Central Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2017 174,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 174,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 171,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 149,431 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

front exhaust joint slight blow

slight corrosion to inner sills

Fail 26 Mar 2014 142,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 142,206 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 131,861 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 122,243 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 122,243 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 110,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,157 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 83,529 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,657 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,704 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 ZDG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZDG, 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 ZDG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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