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BP04 SRU

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,933 mi
Last recorded148,933 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 148,933 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear bumber body fixing both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 143,236 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper fixing both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 143,161 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper fixing both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 137,534 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 130,532 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 130,504 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded acrossAXLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on dash (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2PIPES by fuel tank/along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 123,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 123,196 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Small twist in flexi pipe

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 117,983 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 112,084 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 112,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 102,216 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,141 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 83,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 74,591 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,104 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 64,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,903 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 45,326 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,209 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,100 miles

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

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

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 SRU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SRU, 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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BP04 SRU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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