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DA04 LFJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,988 mi
Last recorded124,988 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 124,988 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 124,977 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 117,782 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 117,775 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 115,026 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 115,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,263 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 110,258 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,705 miles

underneath component surface corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 104,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 102,260 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 102,252 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,652 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 96,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,918 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 88,918 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,125 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 56,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,250 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,027 miles

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.

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 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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