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EP04 JKY

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,450 mi
Last recorded109,450 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 JKY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 109,450 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,711 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 95,940 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 95,940 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 91,101 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2015 87,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 87,652 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,548 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 79,548 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,323 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 70,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,652 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 62,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,361 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,683 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,989 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,085 miles

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

both front tyres low on the inner eadg!!

Fail 8 Aug 2007 43,085 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres low on the inner eadg !!

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 JKY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EP04 JKY, 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 JKY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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