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FT04 KSK

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,805 mi
Last recorded156,805 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 KSK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 156,805 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 147,350 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 147,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 141,654 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 141,654 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 135,312 miles

Head lamp beam image cloudy

Pass 20 Dec 2016 128,893 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 128,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 120,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 120,338 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 120,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 117,941 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,929 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 115,879 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 112,345 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 107,862 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 103,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 88,231 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,856 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 69,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,737 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 54,737 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KSK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KSK, 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 KSK registered?

FT04 KSK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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