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WP04 VBF

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,975 mi
Last recorded124,975 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 VBF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 124,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 122,028 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

handbrake lever close to maximum travel

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Aug 2013 116,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 111,219 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 111,101 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 103,025 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 103,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 93,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,950 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,109 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 VBF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WP04 VBF, 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 WP04 VBF registered?

WP04 VBF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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