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FY54 UUE

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,406 mi
Last recorded104,406 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 UUE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 104,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 99,204 miles

Some age related underbody corrosion but not holed at time of test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 95,008 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes running across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 88,324 miles

BOTH front to rear brake pipes corroded at side of fuel tank.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 82,242 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 73,605 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,187 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 72,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely both binding (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake pivot on axle (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 62,161 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,855 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,896 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,470 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 47,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,394 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 44,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 39,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,028 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,961 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 UUE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FY54 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

FY54 UUE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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