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DA04 HBF

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,902 mi
Last recorded97,902 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 HBF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 97,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 97,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 88,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Worn On Inner Edge.

Offside Front Tyre Heavily Worn On Inner Edge. (2mm Tread).

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking. (Aged).

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened +Slight Corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Slight Corrosion To Sills.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 80,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Carcass Visible Through Wide Cut. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre Punctured.

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Worn On Inner Edge.

Offside Front Tyre Heavily Worn On Inner Edge. (2mm Tread).

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking. (Aged).

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened +Slight Corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Slight Corrosion To Sills.

Pass 18 Feb 2017 73,826 miles

Rear Tyres Cracking In Tread.

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

Slight Brake Bind On Nearside Rear Wheel.

Slight Play In Front Anti-Roll Bar Bushes.

Fail 18 Feb 2017 73,825 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Tyres Cracking In Tread.

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

Slight Play In Front Anti-Roll Bar Bushes.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 68,473 miles

offside chassis poor con

slight play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2015 62,718 miles

Offside of Steering Rack has slight leak of Power Steering Fluid.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,350 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 51,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 51,690 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 45,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,527 miles

advise slight smoke emmitted when reved

discs pitted

Fail 5 Mar 2011 41,527 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise slight smoke emmitted when reved

discs pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 35,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers smear

Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,511 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,398 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 HBF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HBF, 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 HBF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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