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EJ54 XEG

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,442 mi
Last recorded14,442 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 XEG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,442 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 136,132 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 136,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 126,962 miles

bulb out in high level brake light

rear axle support brackets corroded

rear number plate lights dim

Fail 21 Nov 2013 126,962 miles

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

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

bulb out in high level brake light

rear axle support brackets corroded

rear number plate lights dim

Pass 19 Nov 2012 114,514 miles

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

handbrake pivot slighly seized

Pass 22 Nov 2011 101,556 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 90,153 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,412 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,868 miles

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt slow on retraction

offside rear seatbelt slow on retraction

Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,363 miles

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

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 XEG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ54 XEG, 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 EJ54 XEG registered?

EJ54 XEG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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The MOT history for EJ54 XEG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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