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FH04 RXY

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,700 mi
Last recorded109,700 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 RXY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2021 109,700 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Panard mounting at rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake back plate outer section missing

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside section of rear differental casing excessive corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2020 108,327 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear brake back plate corroded away.

Offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre deflated.

Fail 25 Feb 2020 108,327 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear brake back plate corroded away.

Offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre deflated.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 103,785 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 103,768 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front head light condensated

Nearside Front upper arm bushes slight play

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads low

both rear anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 23 Feb 2018 97,841 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 97,563 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill full lenght (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill full length (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,144 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,035 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 78,754 miles

very slight freeplay movement in steering rack at nearside

Fail 5 May 2015 78,752 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

very slight freeplay movement in steering rack at nearside

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,639 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,637 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,993 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 May 2012 59,952 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 May 2011 52,890 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,924 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,980 miles

Oil leak

both number plate lights dim

front brake discs warped

steering rack damp

Fail 15 Apr 2009 37,979 miles

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

Oil leak

both number plate lights dim

front brake discs warped

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Apr 2008 31,180 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,764 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 May 2007 23,764 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front 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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FH04 RXY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH04 RXY, 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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FH04 RXY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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