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BN54 UNF

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,382 mi
Last recorded131,382 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 UNF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 131,382 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front & rear tyres getting low tread

hand brake travel high

Pass 31 Dec 2021 126,690 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

seat belts slow to retract

Fail 9 Nov 2021 126,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear as marked ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

all seat belts slow to retract

both rear bump stops missing

n/s inner sill very corroded

o/s inner sill very corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 122,765 miles

brake padel rubber getting poor

Fail 5 Nov 2020 122,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake padel rubber getting poor

offside rear brakes tight

Pass 17 May 2019 116,055 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 115,912 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspention arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 105,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 3 May 2018 105,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 3 May 2018 105,837 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 5 May 2017 97,232 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 97,232 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 87,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,112 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,162 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,119 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 60,117 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,470 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 56,470 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,753 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 52,748 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,005 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,973 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 42,973 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,292 miles

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

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

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 UNF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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