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CU04 UNB

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,653 mi
Last recorded73,653 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 UNB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,653 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 73,653 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,787 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 60,787 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,222 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 50,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 47,802 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,966 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,230 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,404 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,057 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,221 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 UNB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU04 UNB registered?

CU04 UNB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is CU04 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU04 UNB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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