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EK04 UBB

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,144 mi
Last recorded110,144 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 UBB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,144 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 97,289 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 47,041 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 41,638 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,299 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,374 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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EK04 UBB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UBB, 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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EK04 UBB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 April 2004.

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