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EA54 ZXE

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,655 mi
Last recorded84,655 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 ZXE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 84,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 73,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 68,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,099 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 63,098 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,346 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,666 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,918 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,505 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 46,504 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,093 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,774 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,972 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,729 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,593 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 24,006 miles

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

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

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

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 ZXE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA54 ZXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA54 ZXE registered?

EA54 ZXE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is EA54 ZXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 ZXE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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