MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,701 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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 ()
front and rear suspension corroded
offside sill damaged
radiator guard corroded
vehicle heavily undersealed
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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