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DA04 DGV

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,775 mi
Last recorded75,775 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 DGV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2018 75,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear chassis showing signs of weakness

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

Offside Rear chassis showing signs of weakness

Oil leak ()

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted/ corroded

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,796 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 70,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,504 miles

hole in the o/s front inner sill next to a body mount, body still secure, ok at time of test

o/s front rigid brake pipe into the flexi hose is slightly corroded

slight deteriation on the front ARB linkage rubbers

Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,628 miles

slight corrosion on the rear rigid brake pipes next to fuel tank and on the o/s front next to inner wheel arch liner

slight wear in rear ARB D bushes

Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,767 miles

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

handbrake lever high when pulled on fully

o/s rear brake binding slightly, just ok at time of test

slight corrosion on the o/s front rigid brake pipe into front flexi, ok at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,767 miles

handbrake lever high when pulled on fully

o/s rear brake binding slightly, just ok at time of test

slight corrosion on the o/s front rigid brake pipe into front flexi, ok at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,242 miles

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

both front wipers split

nearside rear parking brake cable sticking slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,538 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly, when pressed together the o/s brake lags slightly, ok at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,282 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,849 miles

crack to front registration plate

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r anti-roll bar bush slightly worn

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2008 28,143 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 20,565 miles

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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DA04 DGV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA04 DGV, 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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DA04 DGV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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