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WO53 PHY

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

300,199 mi
Last recorded300,199 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO53 PHY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 300,199 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded but not load bearing

Fail 30 Nov 2017 300,035 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded but not load bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2016 286,829 miles

centre seat belt removed

Fail 1 Dec 2016 286,829 miles

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

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

centre seat belt removed

Pass 2 Dec 2015 273,607 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear seats folded at time of test

Fail 2 Dec 2015 273,607 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,250 miles

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

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

centre seat belt removed

Fail 3 Dec 2014 80,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

centre seat belt removed

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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WO53 PHY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WO53 PHY, 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 WO53 PHY registered?

WO53 PHY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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