MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Heavy corrosion to sills and chassis
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Rear slight play in anti roll bar links and bushes
nearside and offside sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Heavy corrosion to sills and chassis
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Rear slight play in anti roll bar links and bushes
nearside and offside sill covers fitted
oil level low
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes that join hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes that join hoses (3.6.B.2c)
underneath component surface corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only 4 WD
Brakes ; front to rear brake pipe at o/s/r corroded by fuel tank
Drivers view ; screen washers require attention
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Tyres ; n/s/f tread low on edges
Wheel bearings ; slight play n/s/f
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only 4 WD
Brakes ; front to rear brake pipe at o/s/r corroded by fuel tank
Drivers view ; screen washers require attention
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Note ; unable to spin check o/s/r wheel / bearing due to binding brake
Tyres ; n/s/f tread low on edges
Wheel bearings ; slight play n/s/f
Brakes ; parking brake has only just passed , 18 % . limit 16 %
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
Screen washers require attention
Tyres ; both rear tread low , close to legal limit
n/s/r door handle faulty
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; parking brake has only just passed , 18 % . limit 16 %
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Screen washers require attention
Tyres ; both rear tread low , close to legal limit
n/s/r door handle faulty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA04 LFJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LFJ, 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 LFJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 May 2004.
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