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AP04 MKN

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

200,788 mi
Last recorded200,788 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 MKN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 200,788 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 197,570 miles

Body panel slightly loose slight corosion on n/s inner sill req a good clean and further inspection and wax oiling protection (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear brakes req replacing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s front shock absorbers bottom bushes perishing and worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement in top n/s ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 190,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 183,608 miles

Nearside Outer Sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Outer Sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Sep 2017 183,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Outer Sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2016 173,012 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 164,742 miles

chip in screen

Fail 28 Aug 2015 164,720 miles

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

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

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

front brake pipes starting to corrod

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2014 163,878 miles

slight play in n/s/f link arm bushers

stone chips in screen

Fail 2 Sep 2014 163,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

excessive play in front prop shaft joint

rear brake pads worn close to limit

slight play in n/s/f link arm bushers

stone chips in screen

Pass 7 Sep 2013 160,238 miles

n/s/r brake discs corroding

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

oil residue on steering rack

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 6 Sep 2013 78,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front shocker bushes worn

n/s/r brake discs corroding

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

oil residue on steering rack

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2012 152,235 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 152,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 143,965 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres pershed

Fail 6 Sep 2011 143,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres pershed

Pass 3 Aug 2010 132,701 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 132,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 123,474 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 98,707 miles

Front to rear steel brake pipes have some corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 98,707 miles

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

Front to rear steel brake pipes have some corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2008 98,368 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre cut on tread

rear diff bearings worn

Pass 29 May 2007 72,819 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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AP04 MKN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AP04 MKN, 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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AP04 MKN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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