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WL54 OAJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

175,744 mi
Last recorded175,744 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 OAJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 175,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2016 175,721 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick slight tightness on rotation/not binding (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers/sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 168,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres weaing on inner edges

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 168,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top arm mount on axle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top arm mount on axle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres weaing on inner edges

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2015 168,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper tie rod (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner edge wear to tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 151,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 125,411 miles

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

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge,nearside front tyre starting to show signs of wear on inner edge.

advise wiper blades starting to smear.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 96,260 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,260 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2011 80,929 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 73,095 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 73,095 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2009 56,532 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,491 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 OAJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WL54 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

WL54 OAJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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