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AO04 UVG

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,695 mi
Last recorded102,695 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 UVG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 102,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear chassis cross tube corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2021 102,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear chassis cross tube corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2019 85,726 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 78,708 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,283 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 72,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 66,119 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 60,645 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads on 3.2mm in centre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,245 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 48,238 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,713 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 28,320 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,769 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,723 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,599 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 20,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AO04 UVG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO04 UVG, 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 AO04 UVG registered?

AO04 UVG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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