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FM04 XOU

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,675 mi
Last recorded90,675 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 XOU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,675 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 90,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,831 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 84,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 77,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,416 miles

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,355 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,965 miles

front disc pads worn at 35%

parking brake effort low boarder line pass

rear disc pads worn at 30%

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,007 miles

front and rear disc pads worn at 35%

Fail 7 Jul 2010 53,007 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front and rear disc pads worn at 35%

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,966 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear disc pads at 30%

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,256 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,915 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 XOU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XOU, 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 XOU registered?

FM04 XOU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is FM04 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 XOU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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