MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,089 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at rear tie rod mount brackets (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Wiper near end of life.
2mm only o/s/r
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
slight play o/s/f track rod end
damage on windscreen outside swept area
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU54 VLZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 BU54 VLZ, 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 BU54 VLZ registered?
BU54 VLZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2004.
Is BU54 VLZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU54 VLZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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