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WU54 XGX

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,780 mi
Last recorded66,780 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 XGX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 66,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 66,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure top tab broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both D - Bushes excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre on 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre om 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 58,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 58,859 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,633 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear and Nearside rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 13 Jan 2021 56,633 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear and Nearside rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 6 Dec 2019 53,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2019 53,015 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both rear chassis legs and inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 52,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 51,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Aug 2018 51,643 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

general corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,501 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section of (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 42,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,333 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,702 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,228 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,581 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,530 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 16,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 9,565 miles

Handbrake mechanism sticky going in to rear brakes

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 9,565 miles

Handbrake mechanism sticky going in to rear brakes

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,809 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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WU54 XGX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WU54 XGX, 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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WU54 XGX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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