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WV54 FHF

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,639 mi
Last recorded74,639 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 FHF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corrosion through out

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm tyre is void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tow bar corroded but sercure

Fail 2 Sep 2019 74,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch chassis holed corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front inner sills holed corroded but does not meet fail criteria

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corrosion through out

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm tyre is void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tow bar corroded but sercure

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn void of tread on inner edge but not yet meeting fail criteria

Pass 25 Sep 2017 59,579 miles

Both Outter sills covered with plastic covers,not allowing full inspection

Rear Some corrosion in underside of vehicle in chassis and body,but not excessive enough to fail

Some corrosion in one rear metal brake pipe,but not excessive enough to fail

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 59,570 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Outter sills covered with plastic covers,not allowing full inspection

Rear Some corrosion in underside of vehicle in chassis and body,but not excessive enough to fail

Some corrosion in one rear metal brake pipe,but not excessive enough to fail

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,322 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 55,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,908 miles

both rear tyres tread depth low

Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,380 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,769 miles

o/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edge

o/s/r bumper and door damage

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 41,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edge

o/s/r bumper and door damage

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,572 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to o/s/f bumper and wing

Fail 10 Sep 2012 37,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to o/s/f bumper and wing

Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,031 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,065 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,071 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,111 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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WV54 FHF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WV54 FHF, 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 WV54 FHF registered?

WV54 FHF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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