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FP04 XYJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

188,026 mi
Last recorded188,026 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 XYJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 188,026 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 188,026 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 177,818 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 177,818 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 169,525 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sill at front (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 169,523 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sill at front (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 162,495 miles

front engine guard corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear bumper damaged and relflective broke

slight play in n/s/ track rod end

Fail 8 Apr 2017 162,495 miles

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

front engine guard corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear bumper damaged and relflective broke

slight play in n/s/ track rod end

Pass 30 Apr 2016 14,991 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 149,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 141,174 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 141,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2014 124,720 miles

both rear tyres low

power steering pipes corroded, one heavily.

sump guard corroded and holed

Fail 20 Apr 2014 124,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres low

power steering pipes corroded, one heavily.

sump guard corroded and holed

Pass 27 Apr 2013 110,644 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 27 Apr 2013 110,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing edges

scratches to n/s/f bumper

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 May 2012 105,049 miles

PAS pipes corroding surface

anti roll bar link bushes perishing

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

under body corrosion

Fail 28 May 2012 105,049 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

under body corrosion

PAS pipes corroding surface

anti roll bar link bushes perishing

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2011 96,303 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 96,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate is detiorating Chassis showing signs of corrosion Exhaust corroded Front and rear suspension components are showing signs of corrosion Rear brake pads are worn low

Rear tow bar is corroding Front anti roll bar link bushes are perishing

Slight play in near side front track rod end Front brake pads are worn low

Various scratches to body and alloys

Pass 13 May 2010 84,128 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both main brake pipes at rear corroding

Fail 12 May 2010 84,126 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both main brake pipes at rear corroding

Pass 18 May 2009 71,264 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the outside edge.

rear no.plate delaminating.

Fail 18 May 2009 71,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outside edge.

rear no.plate delaminating.

Pass 23 May 2008 59,883 miles

rear number plate starting to peel.

Pass 24 May 2007 47,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s steering rack gaiter is damp

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 XYJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 XYJ, 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 XYJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2004.

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