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WM04 BVF

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,960 mi
Last recorded127,960 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 BVF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2022 127,960 miles

Brake performance not tested rear pad on metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 126,820 miles

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

POWER STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 126,807 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

POWER STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 123,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,572 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 115,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 105,128 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,577 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 97,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,911 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,166 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 77,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,765 miles

wipers worn

Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,079 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,568 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,862 miles

advise mask kit on headlights

Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,759 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,622 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise parking brake close to end of reserve on lever

Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,131 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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WM04 BVF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM04 BVF, 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 WM04 BVF registered?

WM04 BVF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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