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AO04 DKV

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,692 mi
Last recorded104,692 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 DKV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 104,692 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 96,711 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,649 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 89,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,247 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 80,984 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,049 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 57,226 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,226 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

off and near side rear metal brake pipes show extensive corrosion/pitting.

off side rear registration plate lamp is "dim"

off side rear tyre inner side wall perished/cracked.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 49,805 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

off and near side rear metal brake pipes show extensive corrosion/pitting.

off side rear registration plate lamp is "dim"

off side rear tyre inner side wall perished/cracked.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,590 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,842 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,568 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 7,180 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

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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AO04 DKV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO04 DKV, 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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AO04 DKV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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