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BX04 CUH

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,282 mi
Last recorded98,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 CUH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,282 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 98,192 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2015 88,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,989 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,274 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 67,028 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 67,028 miles

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,149 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,634 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,282 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 44,282 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,914 miles

cut in osf tyre tread

deep cut in nsr tyre tread (not showing cords)

osf tyre wearing/worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2008 36,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in osf tyre tread

deep cut in nsr tyre tread (not showing cords)

osf tyre wearing/worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,558 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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BX04 CUH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX04 CUH, 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 BX04 CUH registered?

BX04 CUH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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