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BP04 ZWE

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,696 mi
Last recorded133,696 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 ZWE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 133,696 miles

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

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

advise wheel alignment

front headlight lens deteriorated affecting the headlamp aim image

Fail 24 Aug 2017 133,696 miles

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

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

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

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

advise wheel alignment

front headlight lens deteriorated affecting the headlamp aim image

Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,966 miles

Oil leak ()

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating/poor beam image

parking brake cable corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2016 119,621 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement rear axle parking brake (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement parking brake cable (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror objects (8.3.1e)

Oil leak ()

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating/poor beam image

Pass 26 Aug 2015 106,377 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn & pads low

Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,832 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 85,739 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,556 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 68,390 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 63,445 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,146 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 43,506 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 37,427 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 31,996 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 31,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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 ZWE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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