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DA04 HBC

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,298 mi
Last recorded116,298 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 HBC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 116,298 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 113,832 miles

Front pads close to limit

oil leak

power steering leak

transmission fluid leak

Pass 15 Jul 2020 109,989 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 106,110 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 106,104 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 100,715 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,337 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,384 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,384 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,549 miles

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,524 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 70,783 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 69,851 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads worn thin on n/s

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 21 May 2011 64,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 59,501 miles

brake pipe across rear axel to nearside rear flexie hose getting corroded

Pass 20 May 2009 49,095 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,330 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 22,165 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 HBC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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