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AG04 VSC

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,113 mi
Last recorded78,113 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 VSC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 78,113 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,467 miles

under body is fully coated in underseal

Pass 12 May 2017 68,363 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 67,798 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 67,798 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,168 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 60,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,912 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,912 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,841 miles

automatic transmission pipes leaking fluid,recommend not driven far until pipes replaced

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jun 2013 51,841 miles

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

automatic transmission pipes leaking fluid,recommend not driven far until pipes replaced

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jun 2012 47,608 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 47,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 43,451 miles

Brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Front brake discs getting thin and pads getting low.

Nearside front tyre tread on 3mm.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,219 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)

rear pads low advise new discs and pads

Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,538 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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AG04 VSC 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 AG04 VSC, 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 AG04 VSC registered?

AG04 VSC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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