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AF04 VGX

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,252 mi
Last recorded137,252 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VGX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 137,252 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 137,243 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bush missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 124,839 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s and o/s headlight lens deteriating

slight leak n/s front steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 108,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 103,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 103,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear diff seal leaking slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2013 93,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 93,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,269 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 84,260 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,320 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,169 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 62,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,215 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 51,211 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,174 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,936 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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AF04 VGX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF04 VGX, 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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AF04 VGX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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