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EF04 UVR

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,220 mi
Last recorded152,220 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 UVR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 152,220 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 152,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 139,255 miles

All four discs slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 136,665 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 136,628 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 132,427 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 114,375 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 91,751 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 68,037 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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EF04 UVR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF04 UVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF04 UVR registered?

EF04 UVR is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is EF04 UVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 UVR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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