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SX04 ABF

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,561 mi
Last recorded165,561 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 ABF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 165,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps only just have pattern

nearside chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 150,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 141,363 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 134,553 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 134,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 126,783 miles

N/s & o/s hole near body mount

Fail 10 Jul 2015 126,783 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

N/s & o/s hole near body mount

Pass 9 Jul 2014 119,332 miles

Hole near n/s/f boby mount

Fail 7 Jul 2014 119,332 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 110,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 100,938 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 100,938 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,261 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 82,993 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 78,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 78,064 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,978 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 68,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,663 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,547 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise adjusting h/brake travel

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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SX04 ABF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SX04 ABF, 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 SX04 ABF registered?

SX04 ABF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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