MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Axle modified so that axle functionality is affected (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
rear propshaft universal joint catching upper chassis
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
both rear inner panels corroded in non prescribed areas
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded From rear of wheel arch to under B post , marked (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 14 kg (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Towbar component insecure Tow ball bolts fouling rear of mounting , unable to clamp towball to mounting plate . (6.6.1)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Top of axle , marked , previously repaired (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Top of axle , marked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill ,Behind wheel arch , marked (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Top mounting for headlight broken , headlight secure , marked
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill , ahead of wheel arch , marked (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Non load bearing panel behind wheel arch corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill , Behind wheel arch , marked (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear stabilizer corroded
offside rear reflector damaged
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
nearside rear stabilizer corroded
offside rear reflector damaged
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA53 HMK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 DA53 HMK, 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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DA53 HMK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 January 2004.
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