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EP04 BXL

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,518 mi
Last recorded141,518 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 BXL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 141,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 141,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 133,450 miles

Battery loose in carrier - not likely to be misread

Both nearside & offside front inner brake pads getting low

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded in places

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to flexible brake hose fixing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position light dim in operation

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter misting of grease from small end retaining clip

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight fraying to centre rear seat belt webbing

Fail 13 Dec 2019 133,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery loose in carrier - not likely to be misread

Both nearside & offside front inner brake pads getting low

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded in places

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to flexible brake hose fixing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position light dim in operation

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter misting of grease from small end retaining clip

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight fraying to centre rear seat belt webbing

Pass 15 Dec 2018 124,689 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight seepage on steering rack

Fail 14 Dec 2018 124,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight seepage on steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2018 116,482 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight seepage on steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2017 108,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 103,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,067 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 88,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,729 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 68,384 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear axle bump stop deterated

Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,124 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 47,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,232 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,407 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 36,407 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EP04 BXL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EP04 BXL, 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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EP04 BXL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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