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ET04 JEJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,951 mi
Last recorded180,951 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 JEJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 180,951 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 180,948 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 173,690 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 173,688 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside inner sill holed

Pass 14 Sep 2016 165,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 155,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE SECTION (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 147,517 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 141,439 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 141,433 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 132,763 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 124,499 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 118,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 102,999 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,842 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,992 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 JEJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JEJ, 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 JEJ registered?

ET04 JEJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is ET04 JEJ safe to buy?

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