MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
Rear unable to check rear seat belts
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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