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WR54 VYA

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

163,200 mi
Last recorded163,200 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 VYA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 163,200 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 158,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2022 158,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2021 156,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear by rear diff. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern criteria only just met. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern criteria only just met. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer sill excessively corroded - Not affecting any stressed components.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has a minor oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis brace tube above rear diff. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in numerous locations - Too numerous to list individually. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 156,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Joint at connection to transfer box. (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear by rear diff. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wheel speed sensor harness. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern criteria only just met. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern criteria only just met. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer sill excessively corroded - Not affecting any stressed components.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has a minor oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis brace tube above rear diff. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in numerous locations - Too numerous to list individually. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 150,267 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 150,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 141,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 141,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 133,574 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 133,574 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 126,302 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 126,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 120,642 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 120,642 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 113,333 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,043 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 104,043 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 103,995 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 88,154 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 88,154 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 76,176 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,496 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2010 42,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,958 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,375 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,109 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WR54 VYA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WR54 VYA, 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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WR54 VYA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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