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AO04 NMK

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,908 mi
Last recorded113,908 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 NMK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2023 113,908 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Reaction rod attachment to axle seriously corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 108,475 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to inner rear sills

Pass 6 Aug 2021 103,633 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 99,094 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,569 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,273 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,084 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,094 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,862 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 62,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,812 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,870 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 57,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,052 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,818 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 35,467 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 35,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NMK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO04 NMK, 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 AO04 NMK registered?

AO04 NMK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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