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EX04 EBC

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,869 mi
Last recorded145,869 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 EBC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 145,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 145,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 137,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 137,495 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 125,195 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 124,956 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 113,539 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 108,726 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,090 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 94,811 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 94,811 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 87,701 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 87,701 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,506 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn through on right corner

Front discs worn

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 76,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brake pedal anti slip worn through on right corner

Front discs worn

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

Pass 5 May 2011 63,116 miles

near side rear tyre low 3mm

Fail 5 May 2011 63,116 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre low 3mm

Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,576 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 54,514 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,971 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 46,929 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,661 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,839 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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EX04 EBC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EX04 EBC, 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 EX04 EBC registered?

EX04 EBC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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The MOT history for EX04 EBC shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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