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WU54 XHB

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,211 mi
Last recorded119,211 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 XHB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 119,211 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 114,544 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 107,633 miles

nearside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

offside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

offside inner sills starting to corrode

outer sills covered

rear brake disc's starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2015 100,731 miles

rear brake disc's starting to corrode

Fail 28 Nov 2015 100,731 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake disc's starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2014 92,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 81,439 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 81,317 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,493 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 60,956 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 51,355 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,663 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,514 miles

sun strip fitted

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 XHB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

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

Is WU54 XHB safe to buy?

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