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EJ04 AZU

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,650 mi
Last recorded91,650 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 AZU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 91,650 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 91,639 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,095 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,498 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 84,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 81,177 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 78,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2013 78,287 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,126 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,941 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 68,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2010 58,914 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 46,953 miles
Pass 25 May 2008 36,902 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 29 May 2007 27,518 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 AZU 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 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 AZU, 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 AZU registered?

EJ04 AZU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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