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CJ54 CAD

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

98,072 mi
Last recorded98,072 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ54 CAD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2022 98,072 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Various areas of under body corosion

Pass 8 Jun 2020 95,425 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 95,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,305 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 93,305 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,032 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,010 miles

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

advanced corrosion to front of both inner sills.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,292 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Feb 2016 67,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,467 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 62,467 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 56,720 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,720 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,313 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 52,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,269 miles

gearbox rear seal leaking oil.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 41,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil low when presented for test

Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,242 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 35,242 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,207 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 31,146 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Blue illuminated sign on front bullbar is illegal and an mot failure for showing light of an inapprpriate colour to the front

Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,861 miles

front bumper has blue neon light/strip

Fail 11 Jan 2008 27,861 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front bumper has blue neon light/strip

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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CJ54 CAD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CJ54 CAD, 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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CJ54 CAD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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