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EO54 AOZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,639 mi
Last recorded189,639 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 AOZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2025 189,639 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 182,637 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 174,162 miles

N/s/r inner sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 165,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

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

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2022 165,115 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

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

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2021 164,346 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear of front propshaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% and lever hits stop (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 164,342 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear of front propshaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% and lever hits stop (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 160,764 miles

Front both sides inner wings corroded by front body mounts

Nearside inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease from inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 160,764 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper trailing arm mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper trailing arm mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both sides inner wings corroded by front body mounts

Nearside inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease from inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 153,816 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 153,816 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement pivot on axle partially seized (1.1.15 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 147,782 miles

FUEL TANK GETTING RUSTY

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear AXLE CAUSING GETTING RUSTY

Fail 15 Jan 2018 147,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FUEL TANK GETTING RUSTY

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear AXLE CAUSING GETTING RUSTY

Pass 5 Jul 2017 140,456 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 27 Jun 2017 140,454 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Jun 2016 126,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 119,652 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 112,795 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 108,693 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 102,604 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,217 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,227 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,877 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,694 miles

Long handbrake lever travel.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,851 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 18,851 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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EO54 AOZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 EO54 AOZ, 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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EO54 AOZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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