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FV54 KMK

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 KMK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 121,178 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,838 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 114,207 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,834 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 110,834 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 108,306 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,012 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,074 miles

front flexi exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,535 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,972 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 75,720 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,720 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 68,137 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 68,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 59,754 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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FV54 KMK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV54 KMK, 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 FV54 KMK registered?

FV54 KMK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is FV54 KMK safe to buy?

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