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EJ54 VUL

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,699 mi
Last recorded126,699 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 VUL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2015 126,699 miles

fule set to LPG at time of test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 121,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 111,559 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,102 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 91,423 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 82,136 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,493 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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EJ54 VUL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ54 VUL, 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 EJ54 VUL registered?

EJ54 VUL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 November 2004.

Is EJ54 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ54 VUL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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