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CP04 VCV

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,021 mi
Last recorded115,021 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 VCV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 115,021 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 114,984 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 109,267 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 109,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 103,388 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2016 96,785 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,341 miles

nail in tread offside rear tyre

windscreen repaire front

Fail 17 Jun 2015 89,341 miles

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

nail in tread offside rear tyre

windscreen repaire front

Pass 3 May 2014 80,204 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 71,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 71,720 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 62,910 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 62,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,498 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroeded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,200 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 51,200 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2009 45,617 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 38,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,683 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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CP04 VCV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CP04 VCV, 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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CP04 VCV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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