MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
General corrosion underneath
Underseal used entire vehicle
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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