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DA04 LFG

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,333 mi
Last recorded118,333 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 118,333 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 118,333 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 109,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat belts cannot be checked. ()

Fail 20 Jun 2018 109,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat belts cannot be checked. ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,816 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front steering rack gaiter has slight leak.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle conected to brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,439 miles

slight leak from steering rack gaiter osf

Fail 24 Jun 2016 101,434 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight leak from steering rack gaiter osf

Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,982 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 94,978 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r tyer badley worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,608 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 81,608 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 70,913 miles

Front tyres wearing on innewr edges.

Parking brake cable/linkeage partially seized.

Pass 30 May 2012 62,985 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 56,880 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,401 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,489 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 36,673 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 27,716 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 LFG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LFG, 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 LFG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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