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DC53 DPK

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,179 mi
Last recorded133,179 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2021 133,179 miles

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 132,629 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 132,199 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 128,420 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 126,617 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 126,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 114,003 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 105,370 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 96,291 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,842 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,122 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,723 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 57,974 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 44,026 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,497 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 27,426 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 DPK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DPK, 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 DPK registered?

DC53 DPK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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