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EO04 BVX

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,349 mi
Last recorded130,349 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 BVX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 130,349 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 130,254 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 124,898 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 124,897 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper/ nipple (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2016 120,154 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 120,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 110,537 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,561 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 103,291 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,439 miles

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

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,190 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,458 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,908 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,579 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,441 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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EO04 BVX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO04 BVX, 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 EO04 BVX registered?

EO04 BVX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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