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WJ54 OUX

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

194,495 mi
Last recorded194,495 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 OUX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 194,495 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 194,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 187,735 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 187,723 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 182,064 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 182,062 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 176,432 miles

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 176,421 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 168,528 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 161,352 miles

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))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 161,325 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 148,888 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 148,879 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 134,914 miles

Nearside Rear Outer SEATBELT SMALL KNICK ON EDGE

Pass 1 Sep 2017 125,504 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Nearside Rear Outer SEATBELT SMALL KNICK ON EDGE

Fail 24 Aug 2017 125,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 111,176 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,134 miles

Offside FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 19 Aug 2015 99,134 miles

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

Offside FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,204 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,110 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 54,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,994 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,608 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,281 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 42,281 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,079 miles

Offside rear seatbelt not fully retracting

Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,922 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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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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WJ54 OUX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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