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WU54 XGZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,438 mi
Last recorded92,438 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 XGZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 92,438 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 92,437 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 91,700 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 90,392 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 88,444 miles

NEAR AND OFF SIDE UNDERSILLS CORRODING.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,600 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 76,837 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 76,836 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,171 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,680 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 70,679 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,285 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR.

REAR BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT OF WEAR.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,917 miles

NEAR AND OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,761 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,854 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,102 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,852 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,052 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,673 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 XGZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WU54 XGZ, 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 WU54 XGZ registered?

WU54 XGZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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