MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested Due to condition of chassis (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear chassis cross brace excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
car heavily wax oiled on underside
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside of vehicle showing signs of early corrosion
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
both front tyres close to legal limit
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres close to legal limit
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
travel on handbrake
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
travel on handbrake
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake fluid level getting low
o/s/r tyre nearing limit
o/s/r tyre on legal limit
front brake pads getting low
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 CEV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 CEV, 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 EF04 CEV registered?
EF04 CEV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.
Is EF04 CEV safe to buy?
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