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VF04 CWG

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,368 mi
Last recorded137,368 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 CWG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 137,368 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

body sills surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2020 130,776 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 130,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 125,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,203 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 113,366 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 113,272 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 105,222 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 97,044 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 92,138 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 81,844 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 75,539 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 54,605 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,414 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,218 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,550 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 28,550 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyres wearing unevenly

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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VF04 CWG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VF04 CWG, 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 VF04 CWG registered?

VF04 CWG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is VF04 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF04 CWG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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