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EF04 CEV

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,513 mi
Last recorded142,513 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 CEV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 142,513 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 139,992 miles

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

car heavily wax oiled on underside

Pass 7 Jul 2017 135,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 130,368 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 130,368 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 120,978 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 27 Apr 2015 120,978 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 1 Apr 2014 110,280 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 110,280 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,588 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2013 95,588 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,059 miles

travel on handbrake

Fail 16 Apr 2012 84,059 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 63,433 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,903 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 53,903 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level getting low

o/s/r tyre nearing limit

Pass 28 May 2008 47,845 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 May 2007 40,516 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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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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EF04 CEV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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