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BV04 SFE

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,283 mi
Last recorded97,283 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 SFE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 97,283 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 93,395 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 89,104 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 86,324 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,969 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,689 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,771 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,482 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,719 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,247 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,795 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,272 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,695 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,762 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,093 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 56,312 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,978 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,411 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,369 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,706 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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BV04 SFE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV04 SFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV04 SFE?

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What year was BV04 SFE registered?

BV04 SFE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is BV04 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 SFE shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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