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EJ04 CFV

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,513 mi
Last recorded115,513 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 CFV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 115,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 112,104 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 100,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 100,105 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 83,978 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front joint has slight grease leakage and slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 83,978 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front joint has slight grease leakage and slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 68,978 miles

Chasis corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2018 68,636 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Chasis corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 60,572 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 60,491 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,390 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,866 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,966 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,590 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,131 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,286 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,217 miles

advise non standard number plates

Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,195 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 CFV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CFV, 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 CFV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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