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2004 KIA SORENTO
General Information
- Registration WM04BVE
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SORENTO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 25 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central mount on body (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central mount on body (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central mount on body (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central mount on body (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake cable damaged parking brake (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- body under side very rusty
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- chassis very rusty
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,274 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,200 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,542 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,516 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2019 25 Jun 20264 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,144 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,733 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also flat (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
16 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,384 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016 25 Jun 202621 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,054 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015 25 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
18 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,603 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
16 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
8 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,181 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013 25 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
15 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,337 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,468 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2011 25 Jun 20264 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,220 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,912 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,748 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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WM04BVE was registered on 2004-07-09
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