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EJ04 ZRX

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,053 mi
Last recorded77,053 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 77,053 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 77,050 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 75,807 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 75,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2010 65,770 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 65,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 55,429 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 44,722 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 44,722 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 33,223 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 ZRX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

EJ04 ZRX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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