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FL54 KNX

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,513 mi
Last recorded98,513 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 KNX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 98,513 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly misshapen caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box to centre pip joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 97,806 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 97,765 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind front bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Both headlights deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,719 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,072 miles

outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect for corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2019 95,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect for corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2018 92,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill covers fitted, suspect sills corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,781 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,370 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 83,534 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 80,863 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 80,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,852 miles

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)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Oct 2012 74,852 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2011 66,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear outer door handle insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,026 miles

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

all tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear outer door handle insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,695 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Oct 2010 54,695 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,065 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,360 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,848 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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FL54 KNX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL54 KNX, 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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FL54 KNX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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