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CP54 FCV

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,561 mi
Last recorded123,561 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 FCV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 123,561 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 123,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 115,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 29 Aug 2017 115,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside inner sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 2 Sep 2016 107,263 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 107,256 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 107,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear suspension tube above rear axle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

2 rear chassis legs corroded

brake fluid coming up to min

cover sills fitted unable to check outer sills

tyre wear nsr edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,105 miles

underside has some heavy surface corrosion.handbrake appears to need adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Dec 2014 99,778 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 96,091 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 91,498 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 91,463 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,562 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 84,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,510 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,109 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 63,109 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,012 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,030 miles

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

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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CP54 FCV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CP54 FCV, 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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What year was CP54 FCV registered?

CP54 FCV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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