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VE54 AAX

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,971 mi
Last recorded121,971 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 AAX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 121,971 miles

Rear differential corroded / becoming porous (replace soon)

aerial insecure / loose

rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Fail 3 Dec 2016 121,853 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear differential corroded / becoming porous (replace soon)

aerial insecure / loose

rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Pass 10 Dec 2015 109,165 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,242 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf bumper damaged & marked

windscreen has wiper marks not in view

Fail 12 Mar 2015 103,242 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf bumper damaged & marked

windscreen has wiper marks not in view

Pass 20 Mar 2014 95,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight wiper marks on screen

Fail 20 Mar 2014 95,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

slight wiper marks on screen

Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,958 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,956 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 80,454 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 80,452 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 67,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,812 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,567 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 41,650 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 30,486 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 30,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing 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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VE54 AAX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VE54 AAX, 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 VE54 AAX registered?

VE54 AAX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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