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FY04 LSD

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Lpg 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,180 mi
Last recorded123,180 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 LSD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 123,180 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 123,143 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 110,508 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 110,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,749 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket area (7.1.2)

Front bad oil leak at front of engine

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

bad smell of petrol?

Fail 11 Mar 2016 103,749 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket area (7.1.2)

Front bad oil leak at front of engine

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

bad smell of petrol?

Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,455 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 26 Feb 2014 86,908 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 86,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 78,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,348 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,998 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 64,848 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,474 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,836 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,314 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 32,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,502 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 20,919 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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FY04 LSD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FY04 LSD, 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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FY04 LSD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2004.

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