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BP54 WVU

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,598 mi
Last recorded144,598 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 WVU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2016 144,598 miles

Brake pipes and components coated with underseal.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 137,123 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 135,229 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 130,240 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 117,575 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 102,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 92,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,907 miles

Airbag light on.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 75,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,802 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 58,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 40,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,177 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 WVU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP54 WVU, 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 BP54 WVU registered?

BP54 WVU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is BP54 WVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP54 WVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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