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FT04 KSN

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,000 mi
Last recorded106,000 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 106,000 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing bad on walls advise changing at earliest convienience (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers/underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

spare tyre bald advise changing

various suspension rubbers/bushes deteriorating

Fail 23 May 2019 105,971 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all four discs worn and pitted bad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner sills corroded through in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing bad on walls advise changing at earliest convienience (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers/underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

spare tyre bald advise changing

various suspension rubbers/bushes deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,195 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak on engine

slight bind on rear o/s brake

slight dampness on lower side of fuel tank cover

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,419 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both outer sills corroded under plastic cover

both rear shock abs boots split

corrosion on various parts of chassie

corrosion on various parts of under side and chassie

oil leak on engine

rear springs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 98,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both head lamp covers deteriated

both outer sills corroded under plastic cover

both rear shock abs boots split

corrosion on various parts of chassie

oil leak on engine

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,504 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 96,501 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 91,640 miles

both headlight lenses starting to mist

front brake pipes looped

handbrake cable starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 91,613 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both headlight lenses starting to mist

handbrake cable starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 86,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smell of fuel under bonnet but nothing visible

Fail 14 May 2014 86,287 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smell of fuel under bonnet but nothing visible

Pass 22 May 2013 78,598 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 78,596 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 78,538 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

condensation in o/s/f headlight

n/s/r door does not open from the outside

Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,301 miles

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

air bag light on

n/s/r door does not open from outside

Fail 7 Dec 2011 70,301 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

air bag light on

n/s/r door does not open from outside

Fail 6 Dec 2010 62,780 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight hand brake travel

Pass 6 Dec 2010 62,780 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight hand brake travel

Fail 21 Oct 2009 56,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,796 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 48,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,536 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 42,536 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KSN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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