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WX04 NWY

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,726 mi
Last recorded178,726 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 NWY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 178,726 miles

2 x bottom sills corroded and underbody and components has slight corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 167,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 156,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 148,451 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 148,451 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 140,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 133,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 126,086 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 125,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 117,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 117,773 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 105,490 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 105,490 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 102,282 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 100,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 100,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,475 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 84,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 69,940 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 69,156 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,156 miles

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

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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WX04 NWY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WX04 NWY, 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 WX04 NWY registered?

WX04 NWY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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