MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front number plate deteriorating
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front number plate deteriorating
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
inner sills starting to corrode
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front washer jet weak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front washer jet weak
handbrake has travel but has ample braking effort
light corrosion appearing
rear brake discs wearing
rear tyres wearing low
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
light corrosion appearing
rear brake discs wearing
rear brakes have slight bind
rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front prop. shaft front joint boot is split open and leaking grease.
N/S/R seatbelt webbing is slow to retract.
N/S/R tyre has two punctures.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S steering rack gaitor is damp.
O/S wiper is split.
O/S/F tyre is wearing on inner edge.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front prop. shaft front joint boot is split open and leaking grease.
N/S/R seatbelt webbing is slow to retract.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S steering rack gaitor is damp.
O/S wiper is split.
O/S/F tyre is wearing on inner edge.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chip in screen within limits
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
chip in screen within limits
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF04 CEA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EF04 CEA, 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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EF04 CEA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 May 2004.
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