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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
engine appears to have a misfire
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both sides not self retracting (7.1.2 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed belt twisted (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both lamps (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper anti tramp mounting on axle casing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed belt twisted (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer SEATBELT SMALL KNICK ON EDGE
Nearside Rear BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
Nearside Rear Outer SEATBELT SMALL KNICK ON EDGE
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
Nearside Rear Outer SEATBELT SMALL KNICK ON EDGE
Offside FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear seatbelt not fully retracting
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ54 OUX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 WJ54 OUX, 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 WJ54 OUX registered?
WJ54 OUX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.
Is WJ54 OUX safe to buy?
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