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EG04 ZDF

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,272 mi
Last recorded155,272 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 155,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Dec 2020 155,218 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 144,665 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 144,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 134,099 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Dec 2017 128,946 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 128,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 125,527 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 125,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 122,270 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 122,070 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,384 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,384 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 109,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 109,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,541 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,238 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,253 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 69,986 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear seat belt slow to return

Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,986 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt slow to return

Pass 3 Sep 2007 66,465 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 ZDF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZDF, 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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EG04 ZDF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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