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EG04 HYM

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,746 mi
Last recorded120,746 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 HYM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 120,746 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 120,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure excessive movement in nearside steering rack mounting (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 100,737 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,844 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,543 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r seat belt slow retracting mechanism

Fail 16 Feb 2012 49,392 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,185 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 45,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake travel long, & efficiency low.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering rack gaiters 'damp'.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 37,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake travel long, & efficiency low.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack gaiters 'damp'.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 31,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,131 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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EG04 HYM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EG04 HYM, 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 EG04 HYM registered?

EG04 HYM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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