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AO54 NLL

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,476 mi
Last recorded98,476 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 98,476 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front have a film on them (4.1.4 (b))

under body surface rust

Pass 31 Dec 2020 86,648 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020
Pass 2 Jan 2019 66,698 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,786 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,704 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,604 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,690 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 49,882 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,815 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,791 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,679 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,770 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 28,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 22,614 miles

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

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 NLL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NLL, 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 AO54 NLL registered?

AO54 NLL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is AO54 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 NLL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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