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FN04 TYG

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

170,592 mi
Last recorded170,592 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 170,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 164,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 155,601 miles

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2021 155,601 miles

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 146,150 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 146,106 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 135,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 133,091 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 128,546 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 120,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 110,289 miles

engine oil leak

front prop rear flang bolts loose

transfer box oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 110,289 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

front prop rear flang bolts loose

transfer box oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,505 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 103,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 98,359 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 88,902 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 75,513 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 65,857 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 65,848 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 44,869 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre sidewall perished.

spare tyre flat and sidewall perished.

Fail 2 Jan 2009 44,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre sidewall perished.

spare tyre flat and sidewall perished.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,776 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 30,631 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 30,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TYG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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