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WO04 VPW

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,818 mi
Last recorded152,818 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 VPW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 152,818 miles

Advise slight oil leak coming from oil filter

Advise towbar socket is insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2019 152,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Advise slight oil leak coming from oil filter

Advise towbar socket is insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2018 130,545 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 113,425 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to retract (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to retract (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 113,342 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to retract (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to retract (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 113,240 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake warning device squeaking (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to retract (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to retract (5.2.2a)

Nearside step insecure likely to swing out causing injury to pedestrians

Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,282 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 105,212 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement handbrake on rear axle seized (3.5.1k)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link bars ns and os (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed driver seat belt (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link bars ns and os (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 95,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

shocks have little damping effect

Fail 6 Feb 2014 86,999 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,999 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,000 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 71,000 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

fuel pipes crushed by nearside side running board clamps

offside side running board clamps around brake pipes

Fail 31 Jan 2012 65,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fuel pipes crushed by nearside side running board clamps

offside side running board clamps around brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,720 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,469 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,936 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 39,936 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 37,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,836 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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WO04 VPW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WO04 VPW, 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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WO04 VPW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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