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AJ54 TXY

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,934 mi
Last recorded139,934 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 TXY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 139,934 miles

Rear cross member outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 100,283 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2014 97,513 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 93,461 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,725 miles

centre rear exhaust joint - blow - temporary repair

nearside and offside rear suspension damper gaitors split

nearside rear seatbelt slow in retraction

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

rear windows tinted

Fail 4 Feb 2013 91,725 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear exhaust joint - blow - temporary repair

nearside and offside rear suspension damper gaitors split

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear seatbelt slow in retraction

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

rear windows tinted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 83,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 83,779 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear hadbrake intermediate linkage slightly stiff in operation

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,125 miles

slight hand brake travel.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,086 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,817 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 56,785 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,159 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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AJ54 TXY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ54 TXY, 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 AJ54 TXY registered?

AJ54 TXY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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