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DA54 HZH

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,653 mi
Last recorded139,653 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 HZH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 139,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All around Front & Rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (Both) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Under body tray / Sill cover / Engine cover fitted difficult to access some component

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is repair (Both)

Under body sealant rust treatment (all under the vehicle) used difficult to access some component (testing)

Pass 24 Jul 2023 131,837 miles

Nearside Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check outer sills properly plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2022 122,304 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/unable to check outer sill due to covers fitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/unable to check outer sill properly due to cover fitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 115,326 miles

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill backs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gater (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,825 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,532 miles

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 3 Aug 2018 99,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,049 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 90,319 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,963 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 84,672 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,368 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,885 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,360 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 59,358 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,790 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,831 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,256 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 27,616 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 HZH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HZH, 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 HZH registered?

DA54 HZH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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