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FV04 NRE

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

164,483 mi
Last recorded164,483 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 NRE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2024 164,483 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to condition of vehicle (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch\slam panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch\slam panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 163,517 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti roll bar D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 163,515 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of rear silencer/exit pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases final tail section has detached but still mounted to vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti roll bar D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 155,164 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 155,128 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced previous repairs have rotted through (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired all sill area excessively corroded outer sill to floor both sides very weak inner sill excessively corroded floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2020 148,454 miles

Rear unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 23 Jul 2019 141,108 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 141,108 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 133,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 127,052 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 127,047 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 124,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 116,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2016 116,200 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 108,586 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 108,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 102,494 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,031 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,957 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 72,343 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 62,329 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 62,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 50,689 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 50,687 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 May 2008 39,280 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 39,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,219 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 NRE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NRE, 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 NRE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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