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AK04 EZN

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,600 mi
Last recorded92,600 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 EZN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2022 92,600 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 88,748 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 84,777 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 84,742 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

unable to check outer sills due to covers being fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 84,397 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 84,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 82,408 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 82,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 79,548 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 77,296 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shock absorbers weak

corrosion to both main brake pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,296 miles

both front shock absorbers weak

corrosion to both main brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2014 73,156 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 73,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,973 miles

Both rear tyres near limit.

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

Pass 2 May 2012 52,100 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,038 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,207 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,168 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,568 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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AK04 EZN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK04 EZN, 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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AK04 EZN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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