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FN04 TYF

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,316 mi
Last recorded137,316 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 TYF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 137,316 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 133,907 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 133,907 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 113,576 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 112,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 112,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 110,789 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 110,772 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 110,445 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Apr 2015 108,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 108,194 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 105,285 miles

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

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 2 May 2014 105,285 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 1 May 2014 105,255 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 100,137 miles

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

damp around steering rack gaiters

front pads worn 3000 miles approx

front wipers poor starting to split on ends

handbrake boarderline pass on effort o/s/working harder than n/s pivot on axle slightly stiff

lots of handbrake travel

n/s/front tyre low on outside shoulder

rear brake pipes slight corrosion & heavlly greased

rear springs corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 93,463 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,291 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES NEAR REAR FLEXYS (BORDERLINE) CORROSSION

handbrake travel on limit

serface corrossion on both front brake pipes and both rear cross axle pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,178 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on all rear brake pipes and front to rear pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,631 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,198 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,639 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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FN04 TYF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN04 TYF, 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 TYF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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