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EG04 VEH

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,247 mi
Last recorded153,247 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 153,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracks and cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

hand brake has long travel

Fail 8 Jun 2015 153,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracks and cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

hand brake has long travel

Pass 16 Jun 2014 152,932 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres have small cuts in them

Pass 17 Jun 2013 148,654 miles

Handbrake has a lot of travel

N/S chassis rail corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 139,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 122,942 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 122,942 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 109,758 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,921 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 91,921 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 70,403 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 VEH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

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

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