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EP04 BXM

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,688 mi
Last recorded56,688 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 BXM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,688 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear shocks corroded

under body starting to corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 55,060 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 55,060 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,678 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 53,678 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 51,513 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 51,513 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,011 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 49,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,314 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 46,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 43,814 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 43,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,824 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 39,575 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 36,377 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 36,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,549 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,631 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,087 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,187 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,138 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 12,366 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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EP04 BXM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BXM, 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 EP04 BXM registered?

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

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The MOT history for EP04 BXM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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