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E13 BLC

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,107 mi
Last recorded119,107 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 BLC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 119,107 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 119,107 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 114,801 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 110,543 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 106,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edgr

Pass 13 May 2015 102,546 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 98,614 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,346 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,793 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,709 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 66,976 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 66,976 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,350 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,950 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,505 miles

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

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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E13 BLC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E13 BLC, 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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E13 BLC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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