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AG54 MDZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,061 mi
Last recorded92,061 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG54 MDZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 92,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi end ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has seepage o/s rack gaiter (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general corrosion around chassis

Fail 2 Feb 2024 92,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi end ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has seepage o/s rack gaiter (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general corrosion around chassis

Pass 6 Feb 2023 90,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 89,997 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 87,636 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 87,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 85,037 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mount split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,235 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 79,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,202 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 76,199 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 74,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 72,894 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 72,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,772 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 70,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,876 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,585 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,778 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 57,777 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers starting to split

Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,484 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,964 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,158 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,364 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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AG54 MDZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AG54 MDZ, 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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AG54 MDZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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