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CJ04 NTG

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,678 mi
Last recorded87,678 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NTG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 87,678 miles

Covers fitted to both sills

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

n/s/r door step corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2021 87,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Axle rod anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Covers fitted to both sills

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/r door step corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 85,687 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle under sealed

Fail 7 Feb 2019 85,654 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle under sealed

Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,905 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,993 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 80,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 77,344 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 77,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,716 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 60,049 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 52,467 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,777 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,485 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 26,594 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,206 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 21,206 miles

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

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 NTG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CJ04 NTG, 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 NTG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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