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EF04 XWE

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

211,512 mi
Last recorded211,512 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 XWE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 211,512 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 206,730 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 199,711 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 195,077 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 195,077 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 188,776 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 180,964 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 171,341 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 159,164 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 144,094 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 133,762 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 123,682 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 110,991 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 101,423 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 87,752 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 87,746 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 71,734 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,506 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 XWE 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 EF04 XWE, 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 EF04 XWE registered?

EF04 XWE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is EF04 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 XWE 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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