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CP54 HYH

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,312 mi
Last recorded70,312 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,312 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

sills corroded both

suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019 70,296 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Outer sill covers fitted

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint O/s rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 69,059 miles

Chassis and inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 69,059 miles

Chassis and inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 65,091 miles

O/s and n/s sills and inner sills corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,124 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 57,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,056 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all front /rear steering /suspension componants slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,172 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,923 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,278 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 36,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

advise rear exhaust joint and pipe rusting

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,847 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,428 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Nov 2009 28,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,404 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,640 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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CP54 HYH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CP54 HYH, 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 HYH registered?

CP54 HYH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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