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EJ04 CFP

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,997 mi
Last recorded128,997 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 CFP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 128,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high vis (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 128,997 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high vis (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 124,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2020 124,980 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2018 118,856 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 118,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 112,885 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit

rear brake pads low

Fail 18 Dec 2017 112,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn close to limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Dec 2016 106,341 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 106,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 95,971 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 95,971 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,108 miles

Movment in nearside steering rack mounting

Fail 11 Mar 2014 81,108 miles

Movment in nearside steering rack mounting

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,401 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,202 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,654 miles

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

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

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

Oil present on steering rack no leak apparent at time of test.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,485 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,733 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 41,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,842 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 CFP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CFP, 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 CFP is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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