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DA04 LFR

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

158,986 mi
Last recorded158,986 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 LFR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 158,986 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s ando/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2020 154,543 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 147,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 142,018 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2017 133,229 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 122,380 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 107,682 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,009 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 96,715 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2012 88,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 79,523 miles

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

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 19 May 2010 65,740 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,031 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,128 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,169 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 LFR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LFR, 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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What year was DA04 LFR registered?

DA04 LFR is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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