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FY54 UTN

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,982 mi
Last recorded91,982 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 UTN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,982 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,953 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 83,953 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,338 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,496 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,551 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,608 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,739 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Oct 2011

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,601 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,713 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,449 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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FY54 UTN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 FY54 UTN, 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 FY54 UTN registered?

FY54 UTN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is FY54 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 UTN 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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