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ET04 VUH

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,767 mi
Last recorded160,767 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VUH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 160,767 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 160,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 147,127 miles

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

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

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

headlamp aims weak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 133,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 133,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 118,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 102,894 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wear is uneven

Fail 11 Jun 2013 102,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows splits at the tread.

off side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows splits at the tread.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 86,851 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows splits at the tread.

off side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows splits at the tread.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 659,910 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 659,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,087 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 55,087 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,511 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 VUH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ET04 VUH, 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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ET04 VUH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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