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EA54 HUO

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,464 mi
Last recorded113,464 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 HUO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2024 113,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 109,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread becoming low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills and sill backings corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 109,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread becoming low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills and sill backings corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 107,173 miles

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

off side and near side rear innersill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 104,992 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded at rear

rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2021 104,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust flange/ joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2020 102,614 miles

offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

offside outer sill corroded at rear

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2020 102,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

offside outer sill corroded at rear

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,798 miles

exhaust mount broken but still supported

nsf tyre worn on edge at limit

slight play in nsr drop link

small cuts in rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2019 99,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust mount broken but still supported

nsf tyre worn on edge at limit

slight play in nsr drop link

small cuts in rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,608 miles

Exhaust mounting defective intermediate (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body not fully secure both sides,body corroded and holed at bottom of (A) post overhaul security of body not effected (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly insecure, incorrect clip used

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread no cords seen

Fail 25 Apr 2019 98,591 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective intermediate (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body not fully secure both sides,body corroded and holed at bottom of (A) post overhaul security of body not effected (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread no cords seen

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,981 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,333 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 70,684 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front brake discs lipped.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,931 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2012 57,931 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,349 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre unevenly worn and worn to 3mm.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,996 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front shock absorber shows signs of leaking.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,197 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,361 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,764 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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EA54 HUO is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EA54 HUO, 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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EA54 HUO is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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