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FV04 HSL

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,727 mi
Last recorded169,727 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 HSL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 169,727 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

headlamps starting to deteriate

Fail 22 Nov 2016 169,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

headlamps starting to deteriate

Pass 14 Dec 2015 162,169 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 162,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 154,118 miles

front tyres worn on edges

hand brake high

minor oil leeks

rear pads worn

Pass 4 Dec 2013 147,008 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 11 Oct 2012 139,853 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 127,302 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 122,107 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 114,007 miles

STRONG ADVICE = rear pads look low / nsr hand braker cable poorly working

front bumper damaged/play in nsf drop link arm/play in osf wheel/uneven werness to rear tyres/hand brake high

Fail 7 Apr 2008 93,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front 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 7 Apr 2008 93,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front 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 10 Apr 2007 75,904 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 74,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HSL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV04 HSL, 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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FV04 HSL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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