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DA04 SGU

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,218 mi
Last recorded113,218 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 113,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front inner sill body mounting area slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2018 113,218 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front inner sill body mounting area slight corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2016 106,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,443 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 97,410 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake poor only just met requirments

Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,265 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 91,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,712 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,079 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,275 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,655 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,826 miles

unable to fully check under bonnet due to plastic covers

Fail 1 Jul 2009 46,877 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

unable to fully check under bonnet due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,865 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 33,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,306 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 22,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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 SGU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SGU, 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 SGU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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