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EG04 HZA

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,599 mi
Last recorded144,599 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 HZA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 144,599 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 131,695 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 131,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 114,438 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 109,306 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,655 miles

o/s/f tyre wering on inside

Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,958 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 78,958 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre just legal +o/s/r tyre wearing

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,270 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 64,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,625 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,601 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,549 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 HZA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EG04 HZA, 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 HZA registered?

EG04 HZA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is EG04 HZA safe to buy?

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