MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
no coolant in resivior
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
no coolant in resivior
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
auxilary belt damaged
offside number plate bulb dim
oil level below minimum level
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
auxilary belt damaged
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside number plate bulb dim
oil level below minimum level
Offside number plate light dim
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU04 ZFS is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 AU04 ZFS, 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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AU04 ZFS is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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