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FV04 VPG

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,554 mi
Last recorded147,554 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 VPG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 147,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn at edges (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 135,748 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 135,748 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 122,892 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 107,282 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,203 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 94,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,950 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,710 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 36,215 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,546 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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FV04 VPG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV04 VPG, 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 FV04 VPG registered?

FV04 VPG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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