CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD04 FYM

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,430 mi
Last recorded192,430 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 FYM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 192,430 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 160,203 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

all anti roll bar "D"bushes worn

poor headlamp beam images-lenses deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2016 159,412 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

all anti roll bar "D"bushes worn

poor headlamp beam images-lenses deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2015 129,640 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 129,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 20 May 2014 121,941 miles

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

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

both front roll bar D bushes worn

both headlight beams poor (lens faded)

slight play in o/s rear roll bar link

Pass 20 May 2014 121,941 miles

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

both front roll bar D bushes worn

both headlight beams poor (lens faded)

slight play in o/s rear roll bar link

Pass 20 May 2013 112,773 miles

both headlight lenses poor

nearside door mirror poor

nearside rear trailing arm bush worn

rear anti roll bar "D" bushes worn

Fail 20 May 2013 112,773 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both headlight lenses poor

nearside door mirror poor

nearside rear trailing arm bush worn

rear anti roll bar "D" bushes worn

Pass 10 May 2012 102,228 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 92,037 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 81,322 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 70,631 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,988 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,617 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 42,616 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD04 FYM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AD04 FYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD04 FYM?

You can check the full history of AD04 FYM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD04 FYM registered?

AD04 FYM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is AD04 FYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 FYM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD04 FYM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD04 FYM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.