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FX04 SWZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,027 mi
Last recorded157,027 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 SWZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 157,027 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inners wearing too (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion under vehicle to components

Pass 20 Jul 2018 151,890 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 145,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 138,570 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 133,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 131,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight oil leak

Tyres slightly cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2014 130,904 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres cracking

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 130,904 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres cracking

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 162,266 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre wall has slight damage

Fail 14 Jun 2013 126,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 13 Jun 2012 110,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

oil leak (transfer box)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 110,314 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

oil leak (transfer box)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,300 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,453 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 46,453 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,698 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 15,528 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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FX04 SWZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX04 SWZ, 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 FX04 SWZ registered?

FX04 SWZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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