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FV04 HSG

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,809 mi
Last recorded56,809 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 HSG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 56,809 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 54,924 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,049 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front all front steering linkage components corroded

Front sub frame corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust joint and pipe corroded

Rear tow bar corroded

chassis has slight corrosion n/s & o/s

spare tyre flat

sump slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 54,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted

Front all front steering linkage components corroded

Front sub frame corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust joint and pipe corroded

Rear tow bar corroded

chassis has slight corrosion n/s & o/s

spare tyre flat

sump slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,170 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,127 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 46,083 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 42,188 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,653 miles

advise slight seep from the steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2014 33,276 miles

offside rear brake slight binding

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,973 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 28,973 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 24,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,771 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 13,936 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 12,314 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,700 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 7,949 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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FV04 HSG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV04 HSG, 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 FV04 HSG registered?

FV04 HSG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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