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SX04 LRU

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,551 mi
Last recorded85,551 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,551 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both rear outer and under sills corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 85,549 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All coil springs corroded

Both rear outer and under sills corroded

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,493 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 77,493 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Hangers broken at front section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back box join (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 65,830 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back box join (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 51,806 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 51,805 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,557 miles

offside front tyre worn more on inside edge

oil leak ????

Pass 23 May 2012 44,856 miles

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 18 May 2011 40,763 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,345 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,134 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,431 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn. rear tyres on 2.0 mm 245/70/16/107h.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,981 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs getting corroded

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 LRU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

SX04 LRU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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