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EF54 VBC

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,598 mi
Last recorded103,598 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VBC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2022 103,598 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tie bar mounting corroded badly

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

Pass 4 May 2021 101,962 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 101,162 miles

floor and sills corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 97,524 miles

oil leaks

Pass 4 Jan 2018 93,868 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,299 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,033 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 82,299 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,428 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,159 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,142 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 70,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,555 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,577 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,722 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,812 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 VBC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

EF54 VBC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 December 2004.

Is EF54 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 VBC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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