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WK54 UVN

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

131,725 mi
Last recorded131,725 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 UVN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 131,725 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 129,051 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

front roll bar d bush worn

nearside rear and offside rear brake back plate wet with oil

Pass 11 Apr 2024 127,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

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

nearside rear and offside rear brake back plate wet with oil

Pass 12 Apr 2023 125,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

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

nearside rear and offside rear back plate wet

Fail 12 Apr 2023 125,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

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

nearside rear and offside rear back plate wet

Pass 4 Apr 2022 124,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear back plate wet

Fail 1 Apr 2022 124,166 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear back plate wet

Pass 1 Apr 2021 121,622 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside and offside rear bake plate wet with oil

nearside front /offside front anti roll d bush

Fail 31 Mar 2021 121,622 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside and offside rear bake plate wet with oil

nearside front /offside front anti roll d bush

Pass 9 Aug 2019 117,887 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

nearside rear and offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 9 Aug 2019 117,887 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

nearside rear and offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2018 116,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear hub seals leaking

nearside sill corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 116,201 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear hub seals leaking

nearside sill corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 113,967 miles

Offside Rear Hub seal slightly leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Excessive travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 113,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Hub seal slightly leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Excessive travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 108,082 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 108,082 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/16 both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 99,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2to3k (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,526 miles

oil leak offside rear hub area

Fail 21 May 2014 90,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 May 2013 79,915 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

prop bolt missing

Fail 17 May 2012 71,314 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 71,314 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,319 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,137 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,198 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,193 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 UVN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

WK54 UVN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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