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BX04 EXD

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,078 mi
Last recorded112,078 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 EXD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 112,078 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached both ns and os (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached front prop ...rear uj badly worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail osr bracket corroded on top of axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 110,517 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of floor pan inner sills /front and rear suspension componants rusty and flacky (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front upper suspension arms bushes perished and spliting/front and rear antiroll bar link arms rubbers perished and split

Fail 22 Feb 2019 110,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under sill cover holed front to back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under sill cover holeld (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back pipes above sub frame at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety rear fuel pipes leaking at rear (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various suspension componants various points of floor pan inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 106,593 miles

Front both anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front both upper control arms bushes deteriorated

Offside Front both upper control arms bushes deteriorated

general corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2018 106,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front both anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front both upper control arms bushes deteriorated

Offside Front both upper control arms bushes deteriorated

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2017 100,105 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 100,103 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,608 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 93,591 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened mounting broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,509 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,547 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,832 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 55,395 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,861 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 27,751 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 27,306 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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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BX04 EXD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BX04 EXD, 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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BX04 EXD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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