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EP04 TVM

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,397 mi
Last recorded124,397 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 TVM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 124,397 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 117,199 miles

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 117,199 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 111,917 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both outer sillsto floor corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 111,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,581 miles

stearing rack damp

Fail 19 Jan 2016 104,581 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,881 miles

All brake pipes covered in under seal

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 94,881 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,980 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 87,969 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,572 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 82,513 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 75,727 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2011 65,342 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,092 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 48,712 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 48,712 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,557 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,307 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 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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