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WL54 CYC

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,233 mi
Last recorded112,233 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 CYC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 112,233 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear chassis beam above the axle

Fail 7 Apr 2018 111,924 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear chassis beam above the axle

Pass 6 Apr 2017 97,985 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside steering rack weeping

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 97,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside steering rack weeping

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,129 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint +offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel +offside (3.1.6b)

child seats fitted o/s+n/s/r.

handbrake efficiency close to acceptable limits.

play in o/s/f wishbone bush.

slight weep around n/s power steering rack.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,925 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,778 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 61,962 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 53,967 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,295 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 46,290 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,986 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 42,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,733 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 28,733 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 17,322 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,007 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 13,382 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 CYC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

WL54 CYC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is WL54 CYC safe to buy?

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