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DC53 ARZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,752 mi
Last recorded182,752 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 182,752 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 162,798 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 154,265 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 141,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 129,739 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 119,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 119,866 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 106,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,259 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 89,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,928 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 65,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,098 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 61,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,452 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,020 miles

oil leak from the engine

the driver side wiper is in poor condition

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 ARZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ARZ, 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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DC53 ARZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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