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FH04 RZA

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,738 mi
Last recorded120,738 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 RZA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2017 120,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All brake pipes starting to corrode

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Slight damage to screen

Pass 8 Jan 2016 116,838 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 111,889 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 105,436 miles

rear discs rusting on inner face

Pass 17 Dec 2012 97,110 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 97,110 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,006 miles

Propshaft component defective

rear axle brake pipes been greased

Fail 22 Dec 2011 85,006 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

rear axle brake pipes been greased

Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,184 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 72,184 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,384 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 60,384 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,818 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 47,778 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 31,489 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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FH04 RZA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH04 RZA, 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 RZA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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