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CJ04 NGU

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,555 mi
Last recorded113,555 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NGU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 113,555 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 113,554 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 113,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 111,436 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 111,435 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 108,346 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 102,508 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 102,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,342 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,290 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,483 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,035 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 77,858 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 70,532 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 May 2011 61,247 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge 245/70/16

Pass 4 May 2010 50,774 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake disks worn & inner friction surfaces pitted

Fail 4 May 2010 50,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake disks worn & inner friction surfaces pitted

Pass 5 May 2009 42,502 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn.

Fail 5 May 2009 42,502 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn.

offside wiper blade smearing.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 34,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn close to the tread depth indicators

misting of oil around the offside steering rack gaitor.

nearside rear tyre worn close to the tread depth indicators

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn close to the tread depth indicators

misting of oil around the offside steering rack gaitor.

nearside rear tyre worn close to the tread depth indicators

Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,054 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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CJ04 NGU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CJ04 NGU, 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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CJ04 NGU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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