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CX04 KYK

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,823 mi
Last recorded77,823 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 KYK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,823 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

umderside heavily painted

Fail 22 Oct 2020 73,090 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2020 73,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking cooler pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured corroded and holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured corroded and holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,776 miles

extensive surface corrosion in underbody/rear spring mountings/sills/chassis etc

front no plate deterioated

rear axle mounting brackets welded

some rust in brake pipes. headlights slightly fogged

Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,414 miles

corrosion in underbody/inner sills/rear spring mountings etc. welding repair to rear axle mountings

Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,100 miles

corrosion in underbody/chassis/ spring mountings/brake pipes etc.

wiper blades worn . headlights deterioated

Fail 22 Mar 2017 66,100 miles

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

corrosion in underbody/chassis/ spring mountings/brake pipes etc.

wiper blades worn . headlights deterioated

Pass 25 Mar 2016 63,727 miles

Dampness at auto transmission intercooler radiator

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2016 63,727 miles

Dampness at auto transmission intercooler radiator

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,134 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 60,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,440 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,162 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,372 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 31,770 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 20,017 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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CX04 KYK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX04 KYK, 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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CX04 KYK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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