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CE54 FFU

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,402 mi
Last recorded73,402 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 FFU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 73,402 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 73,402 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 73,201 miles

rear tyres cracking, corrosion underside

Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,568 miles

corrosion chassis and rear axle

Fail 13 Aug 2020 72,568 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

corrosion chassis and rear axle

Pass 12 Aug 2019 71,742 miles

corrosion o/s sill and rear chassis

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,679 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 70,677 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both outer sills and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,622 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 69,622 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,890 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 67,880 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill 3 places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis crossmember holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking piont (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion heavy rear end corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion quarter corroded away (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing o/s/r loose

Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,607 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 58,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,965 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 53,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,945 miles

Light rusting to rear brake discs.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,322 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,317 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 29,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight separation and discolouration on front and rear number plates.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,456 miles

slight separation and discolouration on front and rear number plates.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,427 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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CE54 FFU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE54 FFU, 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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CE54 FFU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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