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CA04 KNZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,011 mi
Last recorded135,011 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 KNZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 135,011 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,121 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 111,121 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 111,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 105,573 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 99,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,217 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,035 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,484 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 36,875 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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CA04 KNZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA04 KNZ, 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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What year was CA04 KNZ registered?

CA04 KNZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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