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EJ04 AVM

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,497 mi
Last recorded204,497 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 AVM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 204,497 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 194,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

plastic covers on outer sill area

Pass 13 Sep 2016 182,695 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 177,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 177,051 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 166,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 152,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f lower windscreen has minor crack

Fail 8 Aug 2013 152,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f lower windscreen has minor crack

Pass 14 Aug 2012 144,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

large crack in o/s lower windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2012 144,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

large crack in o/s lower windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2011 128,868 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jul 2010 112,777 miles

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

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

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

smoke/emmisions level is above average

windscreen is cracked at the bottom on the o/s!

Fail 22 Jul 2010 112,767 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

smoke/emmisions level is above average

windscreen is cracked at the bottom on the o/s!

Pass 4 Aug 2009 94,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

crack in windsceen on o/s but not in washed area

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside shoulder

n/s/r tyre getting loe,outside shoulder worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside shoulder

o/s/r tyre close to limit,inside shoulder worn

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

vehicle pulls to the left when driving,poss.wheel alignment issue?

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,793 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside handbrake does not appear to be working effectively

Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,015 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 55,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 AVM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ04 AVM, 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 AVM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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