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EG04 XRS

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,467 mi
Last recorded94,467 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 XRS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 94,467 miles

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 92,647 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 92,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 91,873 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,464 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,189 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 89,189 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,226 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,311 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 85,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 79,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,316 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,565 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 69,733 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres perished on sidewalls,nail in n/s front tyre.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,733 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished on sidewalls,nail in n/s front tyre.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 63,529 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 57,892 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,375 miles

Both Front tyres getting low on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,035 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Low pressure in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre tred worn down to 2.1mm

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear number plate faded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,165 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,187 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 35,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil is low !!

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 XRS is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

EG04 XRS is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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