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BP04 SOA

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,767 mi
Last recorded47,767 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 SOA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 47,767 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 47,767 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,731 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 47,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,015 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inside edge , on legal limit BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,670 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge but just legal at test time BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 24 Jun 2015 42,665 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge but just legal at test time BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,306 miles

off side rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge and on legal limit BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,573 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 36,078 miles

exhaust tail pipe knocking on rear tow arm

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,476 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,831 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 27,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,664 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,810 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,216 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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BP04 SOA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BP04 SOA, 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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What year was BP04 SOA registered?

BP04 SOA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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