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BU54 VMR

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,766 mi
Last recorded105,766 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 105,766 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,818 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 97,818 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,307 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 95,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,831 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode .

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre is very low on the inner edge .

Rear axle is badly corroded .

Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,558 miles

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe pitted (poor condition)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake effort has only just met min requirements 18%

Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,585 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,074 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 70,074 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front to rear steel brake pipe end sections corroded

front brake pads worn to legal limit

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,083 miles

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

unable to see front inner brake pads clearly but appear thin

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,707 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,003 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 49,995 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,968 miles

handbrake cable pivot seized

Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,342 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,608 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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BU54 VMR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VMR, 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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BU54 VMR is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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