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AF54 ODE

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,894 mi
Last recorded118,894 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ODE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 118,894 miles

Brake performance not tested unsafe to put on brake rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected unsafe to be jacked up (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

car unsafe to be jacked do to excessive corrosion unable to test car

Pass 26 Apr 2017 116,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering rack wet

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 116,462 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering rack wet

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 112,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 106,479 miles

1.5l of 10w40 used to carry out test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,931 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2013 91,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 79,403 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,869 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,713 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,808 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,173 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,822 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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AF54 ODE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF54 ODE, 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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AF54 ODE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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