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FN04 TXY

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,599 mi
Last recorded107,599 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 TXY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 107,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 102,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

play in steering rack

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2018 98,978 miles

Front Oil leak underside ()

Nearside Front Inner steering rack ball joint slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2017 92,782 miles

both inner sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 80,974 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2015 68,507 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2014 58,034 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 57,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 49,639 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,155 miles

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

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

handbrake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,366 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,798 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,417 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 43,698 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,637 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,354 miles

another test has been carried out becauseI entered the incorrect mileage previously.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,438 miles

engine oil level low

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn close to the tread depth indicators

Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,858 miles

both front tyres begining to scrub on outer edges

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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FN04 TXY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FN04 TXY, 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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FN04 TXY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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