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EK54 AUX

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,224 mi
Last recorded133,224 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 AUX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2024 133,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

weak beam pattern to headlamps

Pass 18 Sep 2023 129,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 123,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner sill holed and corroded but not affecting mot (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 117,429 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 112,624 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 107,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,193 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 97,193 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,335 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 89,757 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,805 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 79,110 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,132 miles

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

slight seepage o/s/ steering rack boot

Fail 29 Aug 2012 77,153 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight seepage o/s/ steering rack boot

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,820 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,930 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,953 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,389 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,973 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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EK54 AUX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EK54 AUX, 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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EK54 AUX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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