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BW04 TUG

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,215 mi
Last recorded101,215 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 TUG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 101,215 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,228 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 97,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 95,528 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 92,524 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,673 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,900 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 78,900 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 62,949 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,468 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,042 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,179 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,128 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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BW04 TUG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BW04 TUG, 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 BW04 TUG registered?

BW04 TUG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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