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EG04 VEM

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,321 mi
Last recorded119,321 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 VEM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 119,321 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlights deteriorated,only just show beam image

Pass 9 Jul 2018 111,423 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 111,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 102,524 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 102,521 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,567 miles

both headlamps deteriorated,only just show adequate beam image

tailgate stay broken

Fail 14 Jul 2016 95,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both headlamps deteriorated,only just show adequate beam image

tailgate stay broken

Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,763 miles

all shocks on weak side.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,983 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,876 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,054 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,227 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,438 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 53,438 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,839 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,465 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 VEM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

EG04 VEM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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The MOT history for EG04 VEM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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