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EP04 FYG

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,875 mi
Last recorded130,875 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 130,875 miles

Exhaust Front Flexy Pipe Worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm And Worn On Inner Edge - 245 70 16 - (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 130,875 miles

Exhaust Front Flexy Pipe Worn

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm And Worn On Inner Edge - 245 70 16 - (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 126,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake Discs Worn

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

Pass 7 May 2014 113,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 109,034 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip wearing

Fail 2 Mar 2013 109,034 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2012 99,877 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nail in OSR tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 99,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nail in OSR tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,319 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,293 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,465 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,085 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,084 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 FYG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FYG, 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 FYG registered?

EP04 FYG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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