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CK54 NEF

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,469 mi
Last recorded145,469 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 NEF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 145,469 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sill corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 140,204 miles

welding undersealed

Fail 17 Jul 2018 140,124 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 132,334 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 132,334 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind wheel inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 125,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

all front to rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2016 125,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

all front to rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2015 125,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak under vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2014 112,236 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 112,236 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 103,624 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 91,165 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,507 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,948 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 70,946 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,328 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 39,873 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,052 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 NEF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CK54 NEF, 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 NEF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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