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AO04 XEY

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,761 mi
Last recorded63,761 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XEY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,761 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 63,757 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,685 miles

Oil leak

exhaust hanger corroded off but system still secure

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

Fail 21 May 2013 59,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust hanger corroded off but system still secure

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2013 59,610 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 29 Mar 2012 57,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,159 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

sight dampness around steering rack gaiter on off side front

Fail 8 Oct 2010 46,159 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

sight dampness around steering rack gaiter on off side front

Fail 8 Oct 2009 37,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,378 miles

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,739 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,906 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 XEY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XEY, 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 XEY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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