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SX04 ABU

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,701 mi
Last recorded104,701 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 ABU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 104,701 miles

Body has slight corrosion general all over slight chassis corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion very front body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion very rear body mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion very front body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion very rear body mount area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear of fuel tank heavily undersealed not able to thoroughly inspect repair but not leaking at time of test

Fail 26 Apr 2018 104,275 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near trailing arm front bush (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near trailing arm front bush (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion general all over slight chassis corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion very front body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion very rear body mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion very front body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion very rear body mount area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 May 2017 100,504 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

offside sill damaged

radiator guard corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Dec 2016 100,502 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassisa (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside outer sill damaged

sump cover corroded

underneath of vehicle in poor condition

vheicle is dangerous to drive

Pass 9 Oct 2015 95,239 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,292 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front brake pipes are greased

Fail 23 Oct 2014 90,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front brake pipes are greased

Fail 17 Oct 2014 90,242 miles

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

Offside 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)

n/s rear chassi corroded

n/s rear wheel arch corrosion

o/s rear chassi corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,331 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 84,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,259 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 77,174 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,856 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,596 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,835 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,748 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 32,742 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 ABU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 SX04 ABU, 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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SX04 ABU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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