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WV54 FJC

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,206 mi
Last recorded181,206 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 FJC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 181,206 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 175,505 miles

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 175,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 172,537 miles

Engine malfunction check lamp on.

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 172,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine malfunction check lamp on.

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 162,417 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front joint. ()

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

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

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

Oil leak slight engine oil leak. ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 162,313 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill pannel. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill pannel corroed to excess by body mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front joint. ()

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

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

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

Oil leak slight engine oil leak. ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 151,176 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 137,863 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s/r shockabsorber dust covers broken.

n/s/r axel bump stop missing

Fail 21 Aug 2014 137,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s/r shockabsorber dust covers broken.

n/s/r axel bump stop missing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 126,131 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 113,897 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 103,816 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 89,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,487 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 73,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,105 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2008 59,105 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,332 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 FJC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WV54 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

WV54 FJC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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