MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriated (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Fuel tank damp
Hand brake effort just met
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread
Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread
Oil leak Gearbox/transfer box ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread
Oil leak Gearbox/transfer box ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both outer sillsto floor corroded
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe above tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light lower (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both outer sillsto floor corroded
stearing rack damp
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner to outer sill {chalked}? (6.1.B.2)
stearing rack damp
All brake pipes covered in under seal
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
All brake pipes covered in under seal
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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EP04 TVM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 TVM, 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 TVM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 March 2004.
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