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FT04 AEW

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,147 mi
Last recorded87,147 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 AEW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,147 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,221 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s blade worn

slight fluid leaks at rack

Pass 4 May 2013 74,231 miles

o/s blade worn

slight fluid leaks at rack

Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,145 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 66,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 59,507 miles

PAS rack damp

crash damage to front of vehicle/chassis

n/s/r door handle (outer) broken

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight oil leaks

Fail 24 Mar 2011 59,469 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PAS rack damp

crash damage to front of vehicle/chassis

n/s/r door handle (outer) broken

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,019 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both front tyres rubbing on inner wheel arches

both steering rack gaitors loose(clips)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 45,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: n/s braking effort is significantly lower compaired to the o/s.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Parking brake: n/s braking effort is significantly lower compaired to the o/s.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 44,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 37,967 miles

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

engine smoking slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,967 miles

engine smoking slightly

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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FT04 AEW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FT04 AEW, 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 FT04 AEW registered?

FT04 AEW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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