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EU54 VMH

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

209,481 mi
Last recorded209,481 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 209,481 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 201,574 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 194,371 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 194,363 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 186,451 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 177,501 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 165,074 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 165,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 150,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper split

offside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 136,579 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 123,283 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 108,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 90,122 miles

nearside rear seat belt is slow to return

Pass 22 Jan 2008 74,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VMH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EU54 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

EU54 VMH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is EU54 VMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 VMH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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