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CX04 KTU

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,611 mi
Last recorded146,611 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 KTU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 146,611 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges. extensive surface corrosion in underbody.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 146,611 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges. extensive surface corrosion in underbody.

Pass 24 May 2013 134,577 miles

heavy rust on tow bar

n/s o/s rear brake discs rusty

slight play in n/s o/s front lower arm back bushes

Pass 4 May 2012 120,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 106,066 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 106,066 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,584 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,858 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges, rear brake pads 75% worn.

Pass 4 May 2007 57,278 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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CX04 KTU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX04 KTU, 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 CX04 KTU registered?

CX04 KTU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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