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FM04 MXS

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,434 mi
Last recorded144,434 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 MXS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 144,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 144,339 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 136,023 miles

Fuel tank looks damp but no obvious leak present

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 136,022 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank looks damp but no obvious leak present

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 129,996 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2018 125,006 miles

Corrosion under vehicle and on chassis rails and plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Oil on rear diff

Wear on all tyres borderline

Fail 29 May 2018 124,941 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion under vehicle and on chassis rails and plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Oil on rear diff

Wear on all tyres borderline

Pass 3 May 2017 118,284 miles

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

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

unable to check both outer sills (sill covers fitted)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 118,148 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

unable to check both outer sills (sill covers fitted)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 110,532 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 105,069 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 98,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 98,610 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,436 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,262 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

slight play developing in both front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play developing in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 29 Jun 2012 83,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

slight play developing in both front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play developing in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,702 miles

wipers smear slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,822 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,180 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 51,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,764 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 40,322 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,988 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 29,981 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outside edge

offside front tyre worn close to the tread depth indicators

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 MXS is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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