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EA04 LGJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,836 mi
Last recorded124,836 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 LGJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2023 124,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 121,952 miles

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

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

oil leak around oil filter

Pass 8 Jan 2022 119,775 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 115,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 114,988 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 109,614 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 109,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 106,668 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 106,668 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 105,855 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 105,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rears by fuel tank and chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,956 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front headlamp lenses slightly faded

Pass 6 Aug 2016 99,570 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 91,583 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,670 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes have advanced corrossion

Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,775 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,141 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 69,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,693 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 42,180 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,180 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,101 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 LGJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LGJ, 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 LGJ registered?

EA04 LGJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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