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AO04 NME

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,441 mi
Last recorded177,441 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 NME
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 177,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 171,830 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 171,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 161,457 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 161,451 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 147,127 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 147,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2013 132,981 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 132,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 116,663 miles

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

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

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.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 116,663 miles

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

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.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 98,596 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,146 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,856 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 61,856 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 50,643 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,176 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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AO04 NME is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO04 NME, 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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AO04 NME is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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