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EJ04 AVL

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,035 mi
Last recorded106,035 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 AVL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 106,035 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 2 May 2017 105,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure lower mounting rack bush. (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 5 May 2016 100,769 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 92,781 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 92,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,353 miles

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

rear hand brake exposed

Pass 2 May 2013 79,289 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 72,292 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 65,611 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 65,611 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 59,511 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 59,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 52,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 44,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,580 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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EJ04 AVL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ04 AVL, 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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EJ04 AVL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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