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WJ54 WZP

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,501 mi
Last recorded168,501 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 WZP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 168,501 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corosion underneath

Pass 7 Aug 2021 166,020 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2020 165,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 165,709 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 156,707 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 156,702 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear axle n/s upper arm mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 147,166 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 132,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2016 91,390 miles
Fail 8 May 2016 91,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2015 82,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 73,233 miles

Oil leak

offside rear half-shaft seal leaking.

Pass 10 May 2013 63,679 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 63,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake backing plate slightly damp with oil

Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking externally

Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,818 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel hub leaking grease slightley but not contaminating the discs ok at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2011 51,580 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel hub leaking grease slightley but not contaminating the discs ok at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,014 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,902 miles

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar d bushes ok at time of test

Fail 12 Nov 2009 37,902 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar d bushes ok at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,665 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,725 miles

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

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 WZP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ54 WZP, 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 WZP is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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