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EJ04 BBU

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,550 mi
Last recorded77,550 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 77,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 63,307 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 48,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 48,016 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 47,280 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 45,183 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 45,165 miles

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,101 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 43,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,054 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 41,054 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 39,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 38,078 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 38,078 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,896 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,479 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,919 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,910 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 BBU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BBU, 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 BBU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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