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WL04 SZV

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

60,841 mi
Last recorded60,841 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 SZV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 60,841 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 60,841 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 60,830 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2024 60,370 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 60,368 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 57,699 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 57,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 57,519 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

parking brake just met 16%

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 52,387 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs unit area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 52,387 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs unit area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 49,213 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 49,185 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle tie bar mounting tube corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front inner sill

rear tyres perrished

Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,394 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 47,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,657 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to rear of chassis

multiple areas of light corrosion underside

Fail 17 Jun 2019 46,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to rear of chassis

multiple areas of light corrosion underside

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,006 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 46,002 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 45,034 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,950 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,766 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,539 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,422 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,896 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 34,890 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,744 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,699 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,155 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,482 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 SZV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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