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SY04 UOW

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,777 mi
Last recorded119,777 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 UOW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 119,777 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,186 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,978 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,238 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,842 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 25,842 miles

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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SY04 UOW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SY04 UOW, 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 SY04 UOW registered?

SY04 UOW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is SY04 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY04 UOW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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