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EF04 XBK

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,537 mi
Last recorded116,537 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 116,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Fail 5 Apr 2022 116,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 15 Apr 2021 114,331 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 15 Apr 2021 114,331 miles

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))

long handbrake travel

Pass 10 Jun 2020 111,739 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 111,622 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 100,777 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 100,774 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,718 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 88,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,705 miles

both rear tyres low

Fail 28 Mar 2017 72,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres low

Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,124 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 65,124 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 62,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,794 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,829 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,431 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,419 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,134 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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EF04 XBK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

EF04 XBK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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