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FM04 MXU

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,515 mi
Last recorded127,515 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 127,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2024 109,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 109,928 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills have sill covers fitted at time of test

vehicle heavily corroded and undersealed

Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,178 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 106,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 104,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 104,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 95,611 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 94,992 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 94,429 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 94,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 91,307 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 87,781 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 14 May 2018 82,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 79,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 76,122 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 72,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 67,636 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 63,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 58,901 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 52,190 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,625 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 30,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,885 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 MXU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM04 MXU, 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 MXU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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