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FM04 VYS

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,625 mi
Last recorded115,625 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VYS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 115,625 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 115,325 miles

Front undertray corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,662 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 113,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 111,777 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both inner sills welded and heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Mar 2018 111,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked top axle mount (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure on top of axle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill under cover (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked excess corrosion (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill under cover (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s inner sill where marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

o/s n/s rear quarter panels rear excess corrosion

Pass 3 May 2017 110,334 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wing corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

both sides headlamp plastic lens covers deteriated

Pass 16 May 2016 107,314 miles

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2015 101,290 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 95,441 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 88,597 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 81,182 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2011 73,192 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 73,192 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 64,397 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,722 miles

slight exhaust blow at joint between silencer and rear tail pipe

Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,418 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 VYS is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYS, 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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What year was FM04 VYS registered?

FM04 VYS is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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