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BP54 WRK

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,500 mi
Last recorded118,500 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 WRK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 118,500 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion all over

parking brake cable pivot on rear axle is partially seized

Fail 4 Nov 2022 118,500 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion all over

parking brake cable pivot on rear axle is partially seized

Pass 14 May 2021 115,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake cable pivot on rear axle is partially seized

Pass 21 May 2020 111,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake cable pivot on rear axle is partially seized

parking brake slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 1 May 2019 105,520 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 105,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (2.4.A.3)

os rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

parking brake application causes vehicle to pull slightly to os. possible parking brake fault ,advise further investigation

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion in spring mounting and suspension component prescribed areas

Fail 5 Apr 2018 98,191 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded os and ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle tube near panhard rod mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis axle tube (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axle at tie rod mount (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (2.4.A.3)

os rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

parking brake application causes vehicle to pull slightly to os

Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,136 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion on rear underside

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,121 miles

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,121 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,340 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 82,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 76,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 64,596 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,831 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Mar 2011 57,831 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,012 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,016 miles

n/s/r parking brake not working

Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,125 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 36,125 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,956 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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BP54 WRK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BP54 WRK, 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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BP54 WRK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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