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EK04 TJZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,480 mi
Last recorded74,480 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 TJZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,480 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 73,249 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 71,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 68,682 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,239 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,706 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,175 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,858 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,175 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 22,127 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 22,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,444 miles

n/s/r lens cracked

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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EK04 TJZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EK04 TJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK04 TJZ registered?

EK04 TJZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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The MOT history for EK04 TJZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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