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EP04 FGU

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,304 mi
Last recorded98,304 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 98,304 miles

Rear exhaust backbox joint is highly corroded

Rear suspension is corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 98,304 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting undersill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting undersill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting undersill holed x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust backbox joint is highly corroded

Rear suspension is corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

sills corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,492 miles

Advise front wipers starting to lightly smear across the windscreen

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 20 Jul 2017 88,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise front wipers starting to lightly smear across the windscreen

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,620 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,096 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,906 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,840 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,022 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 72,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,338 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside rear tyre lightly perished

Fail 25 Jul 2011 68,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,773 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,823 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 47,823 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,746 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 FGU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

EP04 FGU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 August 2004.

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