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EP04 TXV

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,502 mi
Last recorded140,502 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 140,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat frame mount - Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner & Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner & Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s & O/s tie bar to axle attachment bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Wiper deteriating.

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat frame area - Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Number plate lamp not working.

Offside Rear Seat belt - slow to retract.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 130,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section joint. (6.1.2 (a))

General under-body & chassis corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack ram. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Wiper deteriating.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle tie bar mounting bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 130,280 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/s & O/s - number 2 mount - inner sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s & O/s mains to calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Axle tie bar mount bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack ram. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Wiper deteriating.

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

Offside Rear Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 124,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe ar rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter leakink slightly

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 118,386 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 118,386 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 111,894 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 111,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,780 miles

O/S/R LAMP UNIT DAMAGED

OIL LEAK.AUTO SUMP PAN & INTER COOLER

Fail 3 Jul 2013 102,780 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S/R LAMP UNIT DAMAGED

OIL LEAK.AUTO SUMP PAN & INTER COOLER

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 93,557 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 93,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,774 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,298 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 74,298 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,537 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 64,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,282 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,574 miles

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

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 TXV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 TXV, 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 TXV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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