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FP04 XWX

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,657 mi
Last recorded121,657 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 XWX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 121,657 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FUEL TANK RUSTY

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORRSION

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,451 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 119,620 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,688 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 110,015 miles

Some corrosion of offside and nearside front flexible brake pipe ferrules.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,474 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,820 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 87,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,889 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,485 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 76,292 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,691 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 66,595 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 60,024 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 59,906 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 51,827 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,147 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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FP04 XWX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FP04 XWX, 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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What year was FP04 XWX registered?

FP04 XWX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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