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FH04 TCX

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,031 mi
Last recorded87,031 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,031 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,271 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 84,269 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,794 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 80,790 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,481 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 76,479 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,394 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,338 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,757 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,475 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 26,475 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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 TCX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH04 TCX, 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 FH04 TCX registered?

FH04 TCX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is FH04 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 TCX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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