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EF54 UXX

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,968 mi
Last recorded105,968 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 UXX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,968 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 101,996 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 96,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

under vehicle covered

Fail 14 Aug 2018 92,167 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

under vehicle covered

Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,090 miles

Oil leak ()

just acceptable paten to n/s front headlight

Fail 8 Aug 2017 88,088 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

just acceptable paten to n/s front headlight

Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,357 miles

Both outer sills covered.

Handbrake just giving the required efficiency.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 79,090 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 79,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,235 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,389 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 64,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,398 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,685 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,874 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,933 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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EF54 UXX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EF54 UXX, 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 EF54 UXX registered?

EF54 UXX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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