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EU54 RRV

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,334 mi
Last recorded138,334 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 RRV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 138,334 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 138,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 131,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 122,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,408 miles

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

Nearside & Offside headlamp lenses are slightly opaque.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 107,127 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,317 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,005 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,683 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,667 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,356 miles

headlamp beam patterns poor

rear a,r,b mounts worn

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 87,356 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front yres worn & n/s has nail in tread

headlamp beam patterns poor

rear a,r,b mounts worn

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 74,242 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,881 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,575 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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EU54 RRV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black 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 EU54 RRV, 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 EU54 RRV registered?

EU54 RRV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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The MOT history for EU54 RRV 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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