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FL04 KKY

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,601 mi
Last recorded68,601 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 KKY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2022 68,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed 30cm from body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis corroding around near rear spring mounts and shock mounts

Nearside inner sills corroding near body mounts to chassis

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,171 miles

corrosion to vehicle under body & suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,885 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 57,885 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 48,677 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,068 miles

Body has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,040 miles

Body has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 35,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking across axle (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 24,172 miles

All front and rear tyres cracking in tread

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 24,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All front and rear tyres cracking in tread

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,806 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 16,948 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,502 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 16,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 15,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,508 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 12,933 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,328 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,150 miles

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2008 10,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,613 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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FL04 KKY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FL04 KKY, 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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FL04 KKY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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