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EN04 XLR

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,412 mi
Last recorded132,412 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 132,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 129,882 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2016 129,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 126,413 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 126,413 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 123,065 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 118,726 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 118,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 113,700 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 108,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 108,470 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 99,769 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 99,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,563 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 77,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 XLR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XLR, 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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What year was EN04 XLR registered?

EN04 XLR is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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