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AP54 KFO

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,439 mi
Last recorded147,439 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KFO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 147,439 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal underseal all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 147,422 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal underseal all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 147,338 miles

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to rear x-member

Pass 22 Oct 2019 146,548 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes

Fail 22 Oct 2019 146,548 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2018 144,933 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres on legal LIMIT

corrosion to front brake pipes

general corrosion to floor / chassis

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2017 142,800 miles

corrosion to chassis

headlamp lenses faded

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2016 139,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 127,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 127,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 123,959 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 109,591 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 101,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 92,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,687 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,075 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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AP54 KFO is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 AP54 KFO, 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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AP54 KFO is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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