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SY54 LCP

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,528 mi
Last recorded107,528 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 LCP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 107,528 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 107,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 75,292 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,547 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing slightly on inside edge

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

alternator belt showing signs of perishing

alternator tensioner noisey?

complete chassis showing heavy corrosion

complete exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside front wiper blades swhowing signs of wear

nearside and offside rear seat belts slow retracting

unable to see nearside and offside sills[above plastic covers]

unable to see part of front to rear brake pipes[down side of diesel tank]

Fail 22 Feb 2010 73,545 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

alternator belt showing signs of perishing

complete chassis showing heavy corrosion

complete exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside front tyres wearing slightly on inside edge

nearside and offside rear seat belts slow retracting

unable to see nearside and offside sills[above plastic covers]

unable to see part of front to rear brake pipes[down side of diesel tank]

Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,711 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 56,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 41,076 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 41,076 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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SY54 LCP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SY54 LCP, 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 SY54 LCP registered?

SY54 LCP is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is SY54 LCP safe to buy?

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