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AD04 FYK

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,611 mi
Last recorded75,611 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 FYK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,611 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 75,464 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 71,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 62,850 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 53,728 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 53,728 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,206 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 51,205 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,585 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre 2.0mm

Offside Rear tyre 2.0mm

Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,202 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 46,202 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,912 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,924 miles

near side rear brake binding

Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,521 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 35,521 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,484 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,225 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 25,144 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,144 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,715 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 21,715 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,304 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,679 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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AD04 FYK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AD04 FYK, 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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AD04 FYK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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