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A13 VMA

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,554 mi
Last recorded175,554 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VMA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 175,554 miles

all 4 tyres worn and badly cracked

slight blow to exhaust front joint

Pass 21 Dec 2024 172,310 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 28 Dec 2023 167,955 miles

Corrosion To Flexi Pipe

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 163,910 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 159,602 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2021 159,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 154,543 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

front brake pads low

Pass 17 Jun 2019 146,712 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear anti roll bar link bushes splitting

Fail 17 Jun 2019 146,712 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

oil residue on engine

oil residue on steering rack

rear anti roll bar link bushes splitting

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Jun 2018 140,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 134,637 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 126,300 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 126,300 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 99,652 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 99,492 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 29 Nov 2014 99,492 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,933 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,580 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,750 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 75,289 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 67,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 67,266 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,075 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,157 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,786 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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A13 VMA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A13 VMA, 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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A13 VMA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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