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WL54 CJU

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

136,241 mi
Last recorded136,241 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 CJU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 136,241 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 136,241 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 105,315 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,888 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,322 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,188 miles

Nearside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 5 Dec 2014 44,804 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,825 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,879 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,480 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,684 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,220 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 16,076 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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WL54 CJU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WL54 CJU, 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 WL54 CJU registered?

WL54 CJU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is WL54 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL54 CJU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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