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EA04 FMX

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,462 mi
Last recorded133,462 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 FMX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2022 133,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2021 130,087 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 127,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 122,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

all tyres beginning to perrish

Pass 4 Apr 2017 111,818 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,202 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 108,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,523 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,711 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,445 miles

o/side front and rear brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,064 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,330 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 79,664 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,664 miles

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2009 67,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,522 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 55,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,975 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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EA04 FMX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black 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 EA04 FMX, 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 EA04 FMX registered?

EA04 FMX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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