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EG54 ZKE

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,442 mi
Last recorded160,442 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG54 ZKE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 160,442 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 149,479 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2017 149,479 miles

Front 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 Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 137,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 119,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2015 119,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 98,070 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2013 77,488 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WASHER BOTTLE HOLED

Fail 4 May 2013 77,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WASHER BOTTLE HOLED

Pass 17 May 2012 60,459 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 45,646 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,097 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,893 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre tread splitting

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,214 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,853 miles

airbag light on

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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EG54 ZKE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EG54 ZKE, 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 EG54 ZKE registered?

EG54 ZKE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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