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CK04 SUX

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,125 mi
Last recorded127,125 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 SUX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2016 127,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber detached offside & nearside (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rails offside to nearside (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened offside & nearside Axle attachment corrored (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

BRAKES NOT TESTED

Front prop shaft worn

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,482 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 69,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 106,912 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

O/S/R TYRE 2MM

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 106,912 miles

O/S/R TYRE 2MM

Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,660 miles

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

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 94,660 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 83,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,412 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,729 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 71,773 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,045 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 64,045 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,129 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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CK04 SUX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CK04 SUX, 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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CK04 SUX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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