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WK54 UUY

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,296 mi
Last recorded145,296 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 145,296 miles

brake pipes slightly corrodoed

rusty chassis

rusty suspensoin componants

wax oiled underside

Fail 10 Jun 2017 145,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount on axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount on axle (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear stabilzer bar mounting point on axle (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes rusty

chassis rusty

front suspensoin components rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 19 May 2016 144,553 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 144,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 140,272 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 140,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 134,495 miles

rear end rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2014 134,437 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front propshaft removed

Pass 5 Mar 2013 127,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 119,215 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 118,653 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 104,711 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 84,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,411 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 69,123 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,339 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 UUY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WK54 UUY, 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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WK54 UUY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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