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DC54 DUU

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,826 mi
Last recorded98,826 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 DUU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,826 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 98,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,320 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,120 miles

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

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 21 Aug 2014 79,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,707 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,764 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,938 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,520 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,764 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,835 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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DC54 DUU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DC54 DUU, 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 DC54 DUU registered?

DC54 DUU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is DC54 DUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC54 DUU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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