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WL04 ETA

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,159 mi
Last recorded132,159 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 ETA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 132,159 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear chassis corroded at rear and other components

Pass 9 Nov 2017 120,850 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 120,727 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 113,455 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corrded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and weak (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 113,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corrded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and weak (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,565 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 107,550 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member by rear axle (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 107,053 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

o/s/f wiperblade worn

Pass 26 Aug 2014 100,522 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,989 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 92,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,261 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 82,078 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 74,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,494 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,529 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 55,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,260 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,726 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 31,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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WL04 ETA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WL04 ETA, 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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WL04 ETA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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