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WP04 PNL

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,731 mi
Last recorded79,731 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 PNL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 79,731 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 79,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,581 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 78,581 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,051 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 75,051 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,745 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,291 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 60,291 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,628 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,029 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 52,028 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 50,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both front brake discs getting worn.

nsr door will not open from the outside (is latched closed).

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both front brake discs getting worn.

nsr door will not open from the outside (is latched closed).

Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,653 miles

N/S/R door handle broken

Sticker removed from drivers view

Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,239 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear door will not open from outside

Fail 21 Oct 2008 25,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s rear door will not open from outside

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,117 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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WP04 PNL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WP04 PNL, 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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WP04 PNL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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