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WR53 TXA

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,950 mi
Last recorded175,950 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 TXA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 175,950 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 175,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 166,079 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 166,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 139,982 miles

long handbrake travel

poor beam pattern headlights

Fail 2 May 2014 139,982 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

long handbrake travel

poor beam pattern headlights

Pass 2 May 2013 127,329 miles

Oil leaks from front diff / transfer box & the transmission

Slight play in the n/s/f inner steering rack ball joint

Fail 2 May 2013 127,329 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leaks from front diff / transfer box & the transmission

Slight play in the n/s/f inner steering rack ball joint

Fail 3 May 2012 106,777 miles

Both wipewr rubbers split on ends

Handbrake has high traval

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 May 2012 106,777 miles

Both wipewr rubbers split on ends

Handbrake has high traval

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 May 2011 100,368 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 7 May 2010 90,460 miles

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

rear brake pads are close to limit.

Pass 14 May 2009 81,516 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 81,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,460 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 38,088 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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WR53 TXA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WR53 TXA, 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 WR53 TXA registered?

WR53 TXA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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