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AP04 TUA

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,326 mi
Last recorded156,326 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 TUA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 156,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & tail pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 19 Oct 2021 156,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 150,672 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system has slight blow,

slight oil misting engine area

slight play in steering

Fail 25 Sep 2020 150,637 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested dangerous suspension item (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability tramp arm (bracket which is part of rear axle) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyre valves perished

blow from exhaust

chassis corroded

engine cover fitted

play in steering

Pass 5 Sep 2019 143,112 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 143,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 9 Jan 2018 129,904 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,488 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 123,488 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 123,158 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 123,036 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 121,630 miles

Front prop shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Aug 2014 119,224 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

hand brake travel long

Pass 13 Aug 2013 117,647 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 115,653 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 115,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 114,340 miles

Both headlight copvers deteriorated / scratched

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2011 114,333 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both headlight copvers deteriorated / scratched

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jun 2010 105,532 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,283 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 68,022 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,239 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 51,059 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel high

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

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 TUA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TUA, 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 TUA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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