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WL04 ETU

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,911 mi
Last recorded68,911 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 ETU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,911 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 64,233 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 11 May 2011 64,233 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 May 2010 60,530 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,643 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 49,643 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,579 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 38,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ETU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WL04 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

WL04 ETU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is WL04 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL04 ETU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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