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BK54 AOO

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,260 mi
Last recorded110,260 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 AOO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 110,260 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

rear suspension crossmember has minor corrosion and has been repaired

Fail 25 Nov 2016 110,136 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement cable pivot point (3.5.1k)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

rear suspension crossmember has minor corrosion and has been repaired

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,028 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 100,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 87,676 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 87,668 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R Brake pipe insecure.

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 80,818 miles

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

play on offside rear roll bar drop link

Fail 7 Feb 2014 80,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

play on offside rear roll bar drop link

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,076 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 71,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,446 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,984 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 51,888 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 43,569 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,569 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,650 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,278 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 27,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BK54 AOO is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK54 AOO, 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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BK54 AOO is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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