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2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,646 mi
Last recorded116,646 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 UUC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,646 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 116,643 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 116,639 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 111,518 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,725 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 104,721 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 98,107 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,589 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 87,909 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 87,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,779 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 76,450 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 76,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,381 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 76,381 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,352 miles

front discs are lipped and pads are 50% worn

Fail 11 Dec 2015 70,352 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

front discs are lipped and pads are 50% worn

Pass 12 Dec 2014 67,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 67,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,226 miles

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

front pads are 50 percent worn discs are liped slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,600 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

cat sounds broken up inside

front and rear pads 50 percent worn/ front discs slightly liped

Pass 9 Dec 2010 50,095 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,066 miles

o/s/r tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,985 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 30,807 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 30,807 miles

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

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 UUC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUC, 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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EU54 UUC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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