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WM04 UYH

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,812 mi
Last recorded117,812 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 117,812 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded & holed

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering rack mount slightly worn

Fail 7 Dec 2023 117,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded & holed

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering rack mount slightly worn

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,327 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 109,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 99,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 99,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 86,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 86,917 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside steering rack mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Spare tyre defective flat ()

handbrake lever close to max reserve travel

Pass 9 May 2018 72,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

steering rack bushs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,993 miles

Front wipers split and smearing screen

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,955 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,672 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,258 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracks in side wall

offside park brake slow on application making efficiceny

small split in brake pedal rubber

small split in wiper blades

Fail 26 Apr 2013 52,258 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracks in side wall

offside park brake slow on application making efficiceny

small split in brake pedal rubber

small split in wiper blades

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,562 miles

handbrake lever near reserve travel.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,194 miles

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

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

slight free play in hand brake.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,310 miles

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

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

slight hand brake travel.

wiper blades small splits on ends.

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 UYH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 UYH, 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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WM04 UYH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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