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X5 KEA

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,402 mi
Last recorded115,402 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 KEA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 115,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 115,402 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 103,939 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill near body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 103,939 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill near body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,808 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 78,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,783 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,294 miles

Brake warning light comes on when brake pedal pumped up

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 67,197 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake warning light comes on when brake pedal pumped up

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,915 miles

both front wiper blades lightly smear screen

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,562 miles

rear brake discs inner brake surface slightly pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,186 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 42,183 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,804 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,118 miles

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

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

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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X5 KEA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X5 KEA, 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 X5 KEA registered?

X5 KEA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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