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FY04 ZCJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,068 mi
Last recorded99,068 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 ZCJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,068 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 99,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,383 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,906 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 70,895 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,296 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 70,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 61,372 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 61,370 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,718 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,371 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,148 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,935 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 ZCJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY04 ZCJ, 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 FY04 ZCJ registered?

FY04 ZCJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is FY04 ZCJ safe to buy?

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