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ET04 ASZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,308 mi
Last recorded114,308 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 ASZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,308 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

under vehicle surface & component general corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2018 106,156 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,234 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 96,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,672 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 80,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,319 miles

Little reserve travel at hand brake

Fail 3 Jul 2014 66,319 miles

Little reserve travel at hand brake

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,042 miles

Hands brake starting too seize

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,866 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 44,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,053 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,418 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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ET04 ASZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET04 ASZ, 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 ET04 ASZ registered?

ET04 ASZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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