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EO54 VNV

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,092 mi
Last recorded171,092 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 VNV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 171,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 161,441 miles

front tyre worn on outer edge

fuel tank has staining but not leaking at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2017 152,604 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 152,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 143,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side of body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 134,056 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 133,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 123,024 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 115,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal pad worn slight

exhaust center bracket coroded and weak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 109,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 101,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 91,414 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 83,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 74,784 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,562 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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EO54 VNV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EO54 VNV, 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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EO54 VNV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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