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SW04 FOJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,789 mi
Last recorded166,789 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 FOJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 166,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.6.6)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 166,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear at rear ()

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

parking brakes have slight imbalance

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 158,922 miles

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

Headlight images deteriated

Vehicle structure at rear corroded

Front Propshaft universal joint worn prop rear uj ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 158,922 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear uj ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 150,630 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective

rear axle badly corodded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 150,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

rear axle badly corodded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 146,739 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 146,737 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 145,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 133,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 133,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 May 2012 118,767 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 118,765 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 107,978 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,073 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,456 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 67,530 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 67,530 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 50,935 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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SW04 FOJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SW04 FOJ, 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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SW04 FOJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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