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BV04 XUU

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,501 mi
Last recorded149,501 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 XUU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2019 149,501 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear detached (broken excessively corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and surrounding areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle at suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and surrounding areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting at rear axle connection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle excessively corroded at suspension mounting brackets support area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 153,216 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 143,867 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Central exhaust bracket snapped

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion underseal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 140,211 miles

Corrosion offside rear inner sill outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 133,117 miles

Corrosion nearside rear inner sill outside of prescribed areas

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2015 133,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion nearside rear inner sill outside of prescribed areas

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 122,931 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 122,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 120,989 miles

hand brake travel getting high

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2013 115,235 miles

chassis corrosion in places

handbrake travel getting high

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2012 109,111 miles

chassis showing signs of corrosion

front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

handbrake travel getting high

o/s/f headlight lense discoloured

Pass 28 Mar 2011 105,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 101,411 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 101,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 94,131 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 89,479 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 834,041 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 XUU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 BV04 XUU, 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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BV04 XUU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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