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SX04 JRZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,641 mi
Last recorded126,641 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 JRZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2016 126,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills along the length (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills along the length (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside rear axle mounting upper support /tie bars,brackets are detatched (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front and o/s/rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 122,822 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 122,794 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 117,991 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 113,348 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 113,348 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 106,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,668 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 99,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,836 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 97,238 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 97,232 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 93,049 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 88,554 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 79,653 miles

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

front wipers not clearing effectivly

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 JRZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JRZ, 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 JRZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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