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FV04 KKX

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,680 mi
Last recorded67,680 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 KKX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,680 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,417 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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,417 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 58,654 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 58,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 53,949 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

propshaft to front differential not fitted at time of test.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,534 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner tread area

o/s front brake disc pads wearing down (more than n/s)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 49,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner tread area

o/s front brake disc pads wearing down (more than n/s)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,214 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 KKX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KKX, 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 KKX registered?

FV04 KKX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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The MOT history for FV04 KKX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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