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AJ54 XSH

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,338 mi
Last recorded121,338 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XSH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,338 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 121,338 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 116,240 miles

steering rack has slight seepage

Fail 13 Sep 2017 116,238 miles

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

steering rack has slight seepage

Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,319 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 98,165 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,811 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket is corroded of but exhaust is not insecure

oil misting around steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2014 90,810 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket is corroded of but exhaust is not insecure

oil misting around steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,438 miles

Oil leak

slight oil misting around steering rack

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,797 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all brake pads worn and need replacing soon

Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,680 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,771 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,919 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,377 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 XSH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XSH, 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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AJ54 XSH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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