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CE04 KJX

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,200 mi
Last recorded141,200 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 KJX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 141,200 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and rear inner sills holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 136,128 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 136,126 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed in 2 places (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed in 3 places (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed in 3 places (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2015 126,172 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 120,835 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 120,835 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 113,346 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 113,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 106,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2012 106,681 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 94,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,636 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 80,334 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,730 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,898 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 45,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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CE04 KJX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CE04 KJX, 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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CE04 KJX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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