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SX04 AVU

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,770 mi
Last recorded82,770 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 82,770 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 81,509 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,099 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 67,073 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Light unit broken. (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Tie bar at o/s top of rear axle rusted off. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,583 miles

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

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

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

Rear of exhaust corroded

Rear tyres worn to approx. 3mm

Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,877 miles

Various brake pipes becoming corroded

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,140 miles

exhaust corroned

Fail 23 Jun 2014 43,136 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust corroned

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,349 miles

Front tyres worn low (nearside lowest)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,085 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,998 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 21,100 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 21,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,294 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 14,170 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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SX04 AVU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SX04 AVU, 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 AVU registered?

SX04 AVU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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The MOT history for SX04 AVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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