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EN04 UML

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,755 mi
Last recorded139,755 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 UML
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 139,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected track control arm broken off axle (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

exhaust corroded

oill leak

Pass 13 Jun 2017 125,222 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edge

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

small blow from exhaust

Fail 13 Jun 2017 125,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres low on inner edge

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

small blow from exhaust

Pass 14 Jun 2016 109,575 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

front bakes slightly warped

hand brake high

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,151 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 100,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,788 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,316 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,635 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,986 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,997 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 45,681 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 39,034 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 29,357 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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EN04 UML is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EN04 UML, 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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EN04 UML is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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