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AP04 BFF

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,380 mi
Last recorded47,380 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BFF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,319 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 43,468 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 43,468 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017 41,358 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 38,381 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 34,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,155 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 28,701 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 28,701 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 26,615 miles

n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r paintwork damage

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,648 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,371 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 19,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,180 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 12,607 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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AP04 BFF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 AP04 BFF, 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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AP04 BFF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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