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SX04 JVM

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,912 mi
Last recorded107,912 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 107,912 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 107,878 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 107,850 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 107,850 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 103,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chassic has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2013 103,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

chassic has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,604 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 96,604 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 89,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jun 2011 88,989 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 73,062 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,071 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,135 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 JVM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SX04 JVM registered?

SX04 JVM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is SX04 JVM safe to buy?

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