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CU04 UEP

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,797 mi
Last recorded119,797 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 UEP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 119,797 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 107,679 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 99,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 90,285 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 90,285 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 82,394 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 82,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,584 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 63,954 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,954 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,741 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 44,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear chassis corroded

slight dampness around o/s steering rack

Fail 19 May 2010 32,881 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 19 May 2010 32,881 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,825 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,235 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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CU04 UEP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CU04 UEP, 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 CU04 UEP registered?

CU04 UEP is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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The MOT history for CU04 UEP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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