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CK54 JDJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,415 mi
Last recorded120,415 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 JDJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 120,415 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 119,620 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,321 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake only just met limits

Fail 18 Mar 2016 113,217 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake only just met limits

Pass 30 Mar 2015 107,028 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,393 miles

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

front rear number plates det

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,684 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 92,664 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,615 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,615 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,830 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 68,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,504 miles

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective covers

Fail 27 Mar 2008 44,347 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,347 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,147 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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CK54 JDJ 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 CK54 JDJ, 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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CK54 JDJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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