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A10 ERM

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,280 mi
Last recorded147,280 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 ERM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 147,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 70 R16 (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 16 Jan 2017 137,028 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 122,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 112,097 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 22 Oct 2013 104,000 miles

plastic sill covers fitted can't check outer sills for corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2012 98,080 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,019 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 84,887 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 84,887 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 74,806 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 74,806 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 68,734 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,588 miles

advise o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn to 2mm tread depth

advise o/s/f shocker weeping oil

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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A10 ERM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A10 ERM, 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 A10 ERM registered?

A10 ERM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 November 2004.

Is A10 ERM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 ERM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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