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FM04 FHF

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,080 mi
Last recorded115,080 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 FHF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 115,080 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 106,775 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 106,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drivers rear lower suspension arm bolt not prutruding past nut head

Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,330 miles

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 106,330 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,795 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 101,795 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 98,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracking in tread

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side centre (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side rear (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 98,246 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracking in tread

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side centre (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side rear (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,775 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner sills

both rear tyres perished

can't check bearings fully 4x4

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 83,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner sills

both rear tyres perished

can't check bearings fully 4x4

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 76,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 76,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,768 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,707 miles

steering rack has film of oil on

Fail 1 Oct 2011 61,487 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

steering rack has film of oil on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,224 miles

power steering rack damp with fluid (no droplets forming)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,296 miles

Front inner brake pads approx 80% worn

Rear brake pipes heavly greased unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,570 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 41,473 miles

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear

Pass 10 May 2007 23,013 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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FM04 FHF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FM04 FHF, 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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FM04 FHF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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