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CU54 SVG

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,688 mi
Last recorded39,688 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 SVG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,773 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 34,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 32,017 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,441 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,015 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 29,015 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,901 miles

near side outer sill damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,214 miles

near side front outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,792 miles

near side front outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,303 miles

near side front outer sill damaged

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 SVG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU54 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

CU54 SVG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is CU54 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 SVG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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