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AO04 XFA

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,838 mi
Last recorded122,838 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XFA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 122,838 miles

NSF track rod end has slight play

NSR reflector broken but still reflecting a sufficient amount

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 122,838 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

NSF track rod end has slight play

NSR reflector broken but still reflecting a sufficient amount

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,408 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Nov 2014 105,408 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,889 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 96,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,655 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 85,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 76,255 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 55,470 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 55,470 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 44,442 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,890 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 34,285 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 XFA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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