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EJ04 AVN

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,110 mi
Last recorded127,110 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 127,110 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 119,531 miles

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 119,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 110,413 miles

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 110,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 102,338 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 102,336 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 93,538 miles

Front propshaft missing

Pass 8 May 2012 85,436 miles

Front tyres worn low inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 76,654 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 76,654 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 68,031 miles

O/s/r tyre worn low

Parking brake travel

Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,431 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 44,550 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 31,472 miles

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

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 AVN 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 AVN, 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 EJ04 AVN registered?

EJ04 AVN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 May 2004.

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