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EJ54 VNE

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

101,364 mi
Last recorded101,364 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 VNE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,364 miles

Front front prop shaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm also perished/ cracked walls (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm also cracked / perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced axle (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle and mounting brackets corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2017 101,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front front prop shaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm also perished/ cracked walls (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm also cracked / perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced axle (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle and mounting brackets corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2016 100,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 98,116 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

2x centre exhaust mountings corroded , exhaust is supported

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

power steering oil low

Fail 18 Feb 2014 94,458 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

power steering oil low

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Feb 2012 84,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

engine oil low

Fail 28 Jan 2012 84,761 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 22 Dec 2010 79,656 miles

Exhaust mounts worn

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 79,656 miles

Exhaust mounts worn

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 69,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 69,635 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 64,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Dec 2008 64,394 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Dec 2007 57,198 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 57,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

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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EJ54 VNE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 EJ54 VNE, 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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EJ54 VNE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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