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BN04 HXK

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,765 mi
Last recorded126,765 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HXK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 126,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 121,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 90,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Fail 25 Jul 2015 90,501 miles

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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 102,979 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 88,401 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 88,401 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,816 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 63,797 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 44,597 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 35,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,325 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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BN04 HXK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN04 HXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 HXK registered?

BN04 HXK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is BN04 HXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 HXK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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