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EA54 ZWY

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,556 mi
Last recorded109,556 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 ZWY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 109,556 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered by platic cover (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered by plastic cover (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,970 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 83,807 miles

Front both shock worn

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

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

eobe device no communication

front screen stone chip in zone a

slightly hand brake travel

Fail 24 Aug 2020 83,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both shock worn

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

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

eobe device no communication

front screen stone chip in zone a

slightly hand brake travel

Pass 30 Aug 2019 70,489 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 70,479 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 60,857 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2017 59,531 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,513 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 58,513 miles

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

Engine covers fitted.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,824 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,300 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,284 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 47,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,768 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,619 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,092 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,115 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,671 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 ZWY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZWY, 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 ZWY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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