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CP04 VDE

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,729 mi
Last recorded101,729 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 VDE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 101,729 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear general corrosion to rear chassis and all suspension components and exhaust system etc

hand brake leaver travel high

Pass 9 Nov 2023 93,392 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear general corrosion to rear chassis and all suspension components and exhaust system

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake leaver high little reserve travel left

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,672 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear nearside and offside worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded has signs of repair/been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear chassis and suspension components corroded and exhaust system

Pass 11 Jan 2022 83,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

chassis and body has corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2022 83,857 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

chassis and body has corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 80,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,295 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,785 miles

Front and rear antiroll bar link bushes cracked

Offside headlamp weak

Pass 1 Jul 2017 64,403 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 64,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member chassis beam (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis cross section beam (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,191 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 61,191 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 58,151 miles

Front tyres developing bald shoulders and getting low

Offside rear brakes getting low

Rear axle brackets corroded

Wipers smearing but clearing screen ok for mot

Pass 27 May 2014 53,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

centre front prop-shaft bearing cover split

Pass 23 May 2013 48,155 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,369 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,009 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,786 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 24,412 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 20,180 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 VDE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CP04 VDE, 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 VDE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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