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BN54 EOW

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,502 mi
Last recorded125,502 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EOW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,502 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 116,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 109,742 miles

Front Both front shock absorbers appear to have reduced damping effect.

Nearside Front Foglamp not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Nearside Nearside door mirror glass missing.

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 26 May 2017 104,770 miles

Front fog lamp tell tale not working

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside headlamp bracket broken, but still secure

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside front tyre worn low on edges

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Oil around Offside steering rack gaitor

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

Fail 26 May 2017 104,770 miles

Front fog lamp tell tale not working

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside headlamp bracket broken, but still secure

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside front tyre worn low on edges

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Oil around Offside steering rack gaitor

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight power steering oil leak from steering rack (o/s gaiter)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 31 May 2016 99,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight power steering oil leak from steering rack (o/s gaiter)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,304 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 93,302 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 78,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s headlamp mount broken but lamp secure

oil level on minimum

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s headlamp mount broken but lamp secure

oil level on minimum

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 64,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 64,420 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,638 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 56,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Red brake warning lamp (not ABS light) lights when footbrake pedal pumped

Fail 23 Jan 2009 47,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing on inner egde

Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,757 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner egde

Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,481 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 30,480 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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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BN54 EOW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN54 EOW, 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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BN54 EOW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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