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WL04 ETJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,104 mi
Last recorded56,104 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 ETJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 56,104 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 53,873 miles

Offside Front tyre ab normal wear to inside tread shoulder

Pass 2 Nov 2023 51,467 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 49,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced top axle bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced top axle bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 47,861 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 47,337 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 46,381 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 42,764 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,554 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,631 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 38,602 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 37,584 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 36,688 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 33,483 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,978 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 27,666 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,243 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 20,019 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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WL04 ETJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WL04 ETJ, 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 WL04 ETJ registered?

WL04 ETJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is WL04 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL04 ETJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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