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E14 PRW

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,777 mi
Last recorded131,777 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 PRW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 131,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear vehicle body sill corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

difficult to assess under side of vehicle due to covered in black body sealant

Fail 14 Sep 2023 131,763 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear vehicle body sill corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

difficult to assess under side of vehicle as covered in black body sealant

Fail 11 Sep 2023 131,750 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear vehicle body sill corroding

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

difficult to assess under side of vehicle as covered in black body sealant

Pass 20 Sep 2022 130,887 miles

Central Vehicle underside covered in body sealant not allowing full inspection of vehicles underside

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear outer body sill corroded but not significantly reducing overall structure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 130,180 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

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

Offside Front inner body sill corroding

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 127,850 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 125,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,236 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 122,057 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 113,402 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 104,256 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,638 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 92,638 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 86,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 80,300 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 73,349 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 73,349 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,690 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,764 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,276 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 25,970 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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E14 PRW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 E14 PRW, 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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What year was E14 PRW registered?

E14 PRW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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