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WN04 LBZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,316 mi
Last recorded141,316 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 LBZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 141,316 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 136,252 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 136,252 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 131,597 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 127,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 127,339 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 119,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 108,350 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 108,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,028 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 89,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 89,754 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 76,728 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,822 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 63,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,373 miles

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

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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WN04 LBZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN04 LBZ, 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 WN04 LBZ registered?

WN04 LBZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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