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CU54 FZT

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,386 mi
Last recorded89,386 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 FZT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,386 miles

chassis an d sills corroded

chassis and cross member welded and freshly under sealed

head light lenses misted

inner sills freshly under sealed

plastic sill covers fitted

rear back plates corroded

rear trailing arm bracket o/s/r recently welded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 89,386 miles

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

chassis an d sills corroded

chassis and cross member welded and freshly under sealed

head light lenses misted

inner sills freshly under sealed

plastic sill covers fitted

rear back plates corroded

rear trailing arm bracket o/s/r recently welded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 89,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember holed bracket for trailing arms insecure (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

chassis and sills corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 84,076 miles

head lamps lenses misted

rear back plates corroded

underside corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 84,076 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member corroded badly holed (2.4.A.3)

head lamps lenses misted

rear back plates corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

headlamps misted

rear back plates corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 77,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes corroded

headlamps misted

rear back plates corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 70,702 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,702 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,793 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 63,793 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,265 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,579 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,806 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,908 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,847 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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CU54 FZT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CU54 FZT, 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 CU54 FZT registered?

CU54 FZT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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