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DA54 HZB

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,927 mi
Last recorded166,927 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 HZB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 166,927 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 166,925 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 164,886 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 164,850 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front & rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front & rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 157,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

differential oil leak

engine oil leak

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2014 148,442 miles

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2014 148,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 138,695 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 128,682 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 118,787 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 106,341 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 81,642 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,830 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,198 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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DA54 HZB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HZB, 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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DA54 HZB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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