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WR04 RXF

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,661 mi
Last recorded127,661 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 RXF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 127,661 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 127,660 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system failure of pipe whilst carrying out brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 120,363 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 10 Dec 2016 116,919 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 116,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 106,296 miles

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

headlamp beam images weak

spare tyre flat

surface corrosion to inner lower sills

Pass 8 Dec 2014 96,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 96,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlamp lens cover deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Severe oil leak rear differential pinion seal

Fail 16 Jul 2013 80,321 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Severe oil leak rear differential pinion seal

Fail 3 Jul 2012 65,404 miles

Excessive oil leak rear pinion oil seal

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,404 miles

Excessive oil leak rear pinion oil seal

Fail 24 Jun 2011 53,688 miles

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

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

rear diff oil seal leaking

sliht leak from steering rack on o/s gaiter . internal rac k seal leak developing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,688 miles

rear diff oil seal leaking

sliht leak from steering rack on o/s gaiter . internal rac k seal leak developing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,384 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,874 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,412 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 13,863 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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WR04 RXF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 WR04 RXF, 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 WR04 RXF registered?

WR04 RXF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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