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FP04 XXA

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,734 mi
Last recorded103,734 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 XXA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 103,734 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 103,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 97,898 miles

Ladder chassis heavily under sealed reducing inspection to numerous testable components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner egde. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Origin of leak unknown. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential /axle corroded including lower coil spring mountings. But not significantly weakened.

Fail 20 Oct 2020 97,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Entire outer sill excessively corroded and missing in numerous locations. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Entire outer sill excessively corroded and missing in numerous locations. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Ladder chassis heavily under sealed reducing inspection to numerous testable components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner egde. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Origin of leak unknown. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear differential /axle corroded including lower coil spring mountings. But not significantly weakened.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,238 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle heavily undersealed

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 95,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle heavily undersealed

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,852 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 91,753 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear or fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 86,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d link bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d link bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

park brake just met requirement

Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,061 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 81,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 77,590 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 77,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,110 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 65,965 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,885 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 59,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,454 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 54,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,265 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 May 2007 22,767 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 XXA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FP04 XXA, 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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FP04 XXA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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