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DC53 HVR

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,949 mi
Last recorded138,949 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 HVR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 138,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake hoses corroded

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2025 138,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake hoses corroded

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 134,781 miles

Both front struts corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear brake hoses corroded

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 131,807 miles

Both front suspension struts corroded

Front and rear brake pipes and hoses covered in grease

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 131,780 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member above fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both front suspension struts corroded

Front and rear brake pipes and hoses covered in grease

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 127,894 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 127,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 122,949 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Dec 2021 122,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 119,722 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 116,010 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 116,005 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,599 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 105,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,318 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,442 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,072 miles

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,630 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 87,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 81,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 71,705 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,814 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 57,092 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,012 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,367 miles

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2006 36,507 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 HVR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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