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WK54 UVJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,607 mi
Last recorded119,607 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 UVJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2023 119,607 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop transfer box joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 110,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner bumper guards corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner bumper guards corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Rear chassis and axle corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 110,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension shock axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner bumper guards corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner bumper guards corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis and axle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 103,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play detected at wheel.

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 103,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play detected at wheel.

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 97,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle rusting up and flaking away near shock mounts. Not considered excessive. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 97,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2 rounds. 1 @ 60 degrees 2nd @ 80 degrees. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle rusting up and flaking away near shock mounts. Not considered excessive. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 89,912 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 80,709 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 72,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside number plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,135 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,931 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 58,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,313 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,077 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

steering rack offside slight leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,263 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 32,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,569 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,701 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 UVJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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