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BT04 MPE

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,648 mi
Last recorded136,648 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 MPE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 136,648 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 136,647 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 136,629 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill /body mount area (holed) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill /body mount area (holed) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

exhaust poor condition on joints

front brake disc corroded

oil leaks

rea brake disc corroded

tail pipe joint on exhaust slight blow

Pass 29 Sep 2017 121,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 116,526 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 110,599 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 100,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 100,035 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 88,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,840 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,723 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 70,723 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,721 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,252 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 37,956 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,827 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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BT04 MPE 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 BT04 MPE, 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 BT04 MPE registered?

BT04 MPE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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