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BU54 VLZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,089 mi
Last recorded115,089 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 VLZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 115,089 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 105,025 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 105,024 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,959 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,753 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 84,753 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,643 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 83,643 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 79,692 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,456 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,040 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 61,973 miles

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.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 51,945 miles

2mm only o/s/r

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,801 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,871 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,119 miles

damage on windscreen outside swept area

Pass 29 Sep 2007 21,478 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 21,478 miles

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.

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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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.

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