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BK54 FPT

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,604 mi
Last recorded139,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 FPT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 139,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 134,721 miles

tyres osr3mm osf7mm nsr7mm nsf4mm

Fail 5 Jun 2018 134,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyres osr3mm osf7mm nsr7mm nsf4mm

Pass 23 Jun 2017 132,107 miles

tyres osr3mm osf8mm nsr7mm nsf5mm

Pass 27 Jun 2016 125,645 miles

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

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

osr6mm osf8mm nsr4mm nsf4mm

Fail 21 Jun 2016 125,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

osr6mm osf8mm nsr4mm nsf4mm

Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

t/d osf4mm osr5mm nsr6mm nsf5mm

Pass 4 Apr 2014 112,113 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,948 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 106,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 99,373 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 99,373 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 93,646 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 86,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 77,088 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,048 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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BK54 FPT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK54 FPT, 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 FPT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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