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EN04 UNJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,816 mi
Last recorded183,816 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 UNJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 183,816 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 183,813 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2014 123,204 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Jun 2014 173,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jun 2013 165,602 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 165,602 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 149,551 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 149,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 123,377 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 96,317 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,882 miles

REAR

REAR TYRES approaching minimum legal tread limit[1.6mm] 2mm only remaining ADVISE replacement A.S.A.P

Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,604 miles

Offside Front 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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EN04 UNJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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