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CE54 FGJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,711 mi
Last recorded120,711 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 FGJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 120,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

CLUTCH SLAVE CYL. LEAKING

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,214 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 100,862 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 100,862 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested excessive play in n\s front wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n\s and o\s front and front to rear and on o\s rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working n\s front side light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o\s front wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o\s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n\s and o\s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o\s rear stabiliser mounting on axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up n\s front (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,139 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,311 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 68,241 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 56,828 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 56,827 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 56,756 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 53,232 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,730 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,062 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,308 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,709 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 29,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 22,591 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 FGJ 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 CE54 FGJ, 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 FGJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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