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AJ04 COU

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,029 mi
Last recorded135,029 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 COU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 135,029 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch behind door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill behind covers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe above chassis and fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Handbrake swivel stiff

Pass 11 Oct 2016 132,568 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front edge wear (4.1.E.1)

rear hand brake pivot stiff

Fail 4 Oct 2016 132,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front edge wear (4.1.E.1)

rear hand brake pivot stiff

Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 116,093 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 108,290 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 108,233 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 102,192 miles

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

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,552 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 91,359 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,598 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 69,616 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 56,938 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 56,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,199 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 42,199 miles

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

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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AJ04 COU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ04 COU, 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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AJ04 COU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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