MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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
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
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
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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Front prop shaft universal joint worn
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both headlight copvers deteriorated / scratched
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
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
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?
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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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