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AP04 VKR

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,275 mi
Last recorded129,275 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VKR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 129,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 129,275 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake discs worn

parking brake application uneven

Pass 15 Mar 2017 119,374 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Mar 2016 108,122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,636 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,785 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 72,170 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,162 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,808 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 53,808 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,480 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,101 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 11 Apr 2008 37,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,472 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 VKR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKR, 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 AP04 VKR registered?

AP04 VKR is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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