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WK54 CXG

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,288 mi
Last recorded105,288 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 CXG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 105,288 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 105,284 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 103,154 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 103,148 miles

Prop shaft likely to become detached bolts missing front prop (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,003 miles

rear axle corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 99,122 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,218 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 95,326 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 93,710 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 93,699 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced handbrake / exhaust mounting on rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 90,527 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,852 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 82,734 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 82,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working stop and tail (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective nearside and offside (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 77,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 73,442 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,981 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,880 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,568 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,614 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,958 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes covered in grease

handbrake has long travel

o/s steering rack damp

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,175 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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WK54 CXG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WK54 CXG, 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 WK54 CXG registered?

WK54 CXG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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