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CE54 OZV

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,243 mi
Last recorded100,243 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 OZV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 100,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre worn on outer side wall but no cords showing

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

O/S/F tyre very worn on inner edge

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 100,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre worn on outer side wall but no cords showing

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

O/S/F tyre very worn on inner edge

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 99,922 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine cover fitted

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,162 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 93,162 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,770 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,521 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R + N/S/R tyres starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,246 miles

offside rear tyre at 3mm

oil leak from engine

slight exhaust blow from front flexible section

Fail 13 Sep 2011 73,246 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre at 3mm

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads worn low

slight exhaust blow from front flexible section

Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,745 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 60,705 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,761 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,379 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 OZV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OZV, 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 OZV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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