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DA54 EFC

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,492 mi
Last recorded111,492 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 EFC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 111,492 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 111,481 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 106,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 96,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 89,094 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 78,784 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 73,475 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,751 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,297 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,029 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,326 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,410 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,435 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,794 miles

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,268 miles

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,148 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,650 miles

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

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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DA54 EFC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DA54 EFC, 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 DA54 EFC registered?

DA54 EFC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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