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AO54 MWC

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,745 mi
Last recorded106,745 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 MWC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 106,745 miles

Nearside Rear nsr shock misting

Nearside Rear sill has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2019 100,274 miles

Offside Front slight wear on inner side of tyre

slight corrosion on body sills

Fail 29 Jul 2019 100,274 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight wear on inner side of tyre

slight corrosion on body sills

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,386 miles

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover weeping but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt

corrosion to seals but not within prescribed area

corrosion to tow bar mount (surface only)

slight exhaust leak from centre-rear box

wheels protrude slightly from wheel arches

Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,714 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,423 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 9 Oct 2014 69,475 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Sep 2013 55,196 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 55,188 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,688 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Sep 2011 44,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,529 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 39,375 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,809 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,266 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,613 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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AO54 MWC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO54 MWC, 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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AO54 MWC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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