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AE54 VEF

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,511 mi
Last recorded122,511 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VEF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2018 122,511 miles

Emissions not tested due to above defect (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section of system (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner sill by mounting areas (5.2.6)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced offside and nearside rear upper mounting points on axle casing (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear panhard rod mounting bracket on axle casing (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside inner sill at front and rear mounting areas (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside outer sill in mounting areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 114,323 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 114,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 108,167 miles

OSR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK HAS PLAY IN

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 20 Nov 2015 108,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK HAS PLAY IN

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,110 miles

centra rear seat belt stalk case missing

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2014 101,104 miles

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

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

centra rear seat belt stalk case missing

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,832 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,622 miles

Near side rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,337 miles

Front pad`s 1/2 worn

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 72,337 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front pad`s 1/2 worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,491 miles

oil leak

osf tyre worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,327 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,255 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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AE54 VEF 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 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 AE54 VEF, 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 AE54 VEF registered?

AE54 VEF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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