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EX54 SBY

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,266 mi
Last recorded168,266 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 SBY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2012 168,266 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 147,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear roll bar bushes

windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2010 127,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front prop shaft CV bootsplit

Pass 5 Sep 2009 105,164 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 84,473 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Pass 8 Sep 2007 63,529 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

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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EX54 SBY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX54 SBY, 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 EX54 SBY registered?

EX54 SBY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is EX54 SBY safe to buy?

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