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FY54 ZVP

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,531 mi
Last recorded109,531 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 ZVP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 109,531 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 8 Jul 2022 109,531 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 8 Jul 2021 107,803 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 6 Jul 2021 107,803 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 24 Jun 2020 106,074 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,497 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 100,378 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 100,378 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,839 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 92,956 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,846 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,326 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,242 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,650 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 65,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,393 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,410 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010
Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,041 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,990 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front nearside tyre worn on outer edge

front offside tyre worn on inner edge

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 ZVP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZVP, 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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FY54 ZVP is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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