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WL53 OGH

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

127,729 mi
Last recorded127,729 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 OGH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 127,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis tube by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 123,146 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 123,146 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 113,343 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 113,336 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 111,166 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 111,149 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 102,909 miles

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 102,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension area corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,789 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 92,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,077 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 81,560 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow bar electrics:- Fog lamp not working

Fail 19 Jul 2012 81,560 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow bar electrics:- Fog lamp not working

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,090 miles

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

no tread patten on edges due to tyre wearing unevenly and getting low

Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs poor and brake pads getting low and perihing

both front washers poor

no tread patten on edges due to tyre wearing unevenly and getting low

Fail 28 Jul 2010 65,844 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres aproching wear indicator marks

front and rear brake pipes slighty corroded

oil round 4x4 box

Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,844 miles

both rear tyres aproching wear indicator marks

front and rear brake pipes slighty corroded

oil round 4x4 box

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,492 miles

both front brake flexy hose ferrels slighty corroded

near side rear reverse light not working

oil leak from tranfer box

Fail 28 Jul 2009 54,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake flexy hose ferrels slighty corroded

near side rear reverse light not working

oil leak from tranfer box

rear wahers not working

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,739 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 45,739 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 33,023 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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WL53 OGH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WL53 OGH, 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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WL53 OGH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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