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CU54 TFA

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,892 mi
Last recorded115,892 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 TFA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 115,892 miles

corroded fuel pipes.

rusty brake pipes.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 115,889 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill to floor (5.2.6)

corroded fuel pipes.

rusty brake pipes.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 112,950 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 108,711 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 108,675 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 104,479 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 101,294 miles

nsf tyre slightly worn

Fail 2 Aug 2013 101,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre slightly worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 92,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,019 miles

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

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

front brake discs scored and worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,375 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,429 miles

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

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 4 Apr 2008 49,565 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 TFA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFA, 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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CU54 TFA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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