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DC53 ARO

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,423 mi
Last recorded101,423 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 ARO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2018 101,423 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2018 101,423 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2017 94,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70/16 4X4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,256 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2016 85,246 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,651 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,770 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 63,844 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,844 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,924 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 43,373 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,261 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,114 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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DC53 ARO is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC53 ARO, 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 DC53 ARO registered?

DC53 ARO is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DC53 ARO safe to buy?

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