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FM04 VYR

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,567 mi
Last recorded121,567 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 May 2022 121,567 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 10 KGF (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILLS HOLED/CORRODED ...... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid JET (3.5 (a))

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

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED .............

REAR AXLE BRAKETS HEAVLY CORRODED ..........

UNDERBODY/CHASSIS CORRODED ............

Pass 11 Jun 2021 118,249 miles

HANDBRAKE MET MIN REQ .........

UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROSION PRESENT ....

Fail 24 Apr 2021 118,241 miles

Brake performance not tested TIE BAR ROTTED OFF BACK AXLE ........... (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER/OUTER SILLS HOLED/CORRODED . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER/OUTER SILLS HOLED/CORRODED ... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ......

Pass 3 Apr 2020 113,810 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 113,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,055 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 109,052 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 102,295 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 102,286 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 95,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer wishbone bushes

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper WISH BONE BUSHES

Fail 7 Apr 2016 88,107 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper WISH BONE BUSHES

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 7 Apr 2015 82,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Apr 2014 72,777 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 72,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,403 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 58,754 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,792 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,911 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake in need of attension

Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,183 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,743 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,475 miles

rear tyres 3mm only

sill covers fitted

slight weep on steering rack

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

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