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FN04 UJS

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,277 mi
Last recorded123,277 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 123,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

general corrosion underneath overall

Fail 1 Jun 2023 123,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general corrosion underneath overall

Pass 26 May 2022 119,091 miles

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

General corrosion underneath

Underseal used entire vehicle

Fail 26 May 2022 119,091 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General corrosion underneath

Underseal used entire vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2021 112,989 miles

General corrosion underneath vehicle

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underseal used underneath entire vehicle

Pass 14 May 2020 107,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake excessive travel

Fail 13 May 2020 107,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake excessive travel

Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,279 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 103,737 miles

Brake performance not tested due to ball joint (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached has excessive play suggest vehicle not driven (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 96,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both inner sills corroded, no holes

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,415 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake imbalance close to legal limit

inner sills corroded, no holes

n/s/r handbrake performance low

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low, borderline

rear brakes binding slightly

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2017 93,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted

front brake imbalance close to legal limit

inner sills corroded, no holes

n/s/r handbrake performance low

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low, borderline

rear brakes binding slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,222 miles

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

both inner sills corroded, no holes

chassis has surface corrosion

engine covers fitted

handbrake lever travel high

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 83,221 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both inner sills corroded, no holes

chassis has surface corrosion

engine covers fitted

handbrake lever travel high

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,004 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,225 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 54,671 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 54,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,428 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 49,428 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 42,247 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 29,451 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 UJS is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UJS, 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 UJS is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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