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SY54 PZW

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 120,004 miles

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

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

all suspension correded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 109,553 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,669 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,756 miles

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

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

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

both rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,099 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 96,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,639 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 89,639 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 69,470 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,816 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 58,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,848 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 40,273 miles

both rear tyre treads on 2mm

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges of treads

screenwasher pressure low

slight wear in front anti rollbar saddle bushes

slight wear in offside rear anti rollbar link pin

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,537 miles

front sidelights dull

Fail 30 Aug 2007 33,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front side lights dull

rear anti roll bar bushes are worn

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 PZW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY54 PZW, 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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SY54 PZW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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