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DE54 CZK

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,505 mi
Last recorded149,505 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 CZK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2023 149,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner both sides sills corroded not within prescribed area

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 144,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drop link mounting damaged slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 144,416 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drop link mounting damaged slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 133,728 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to recoil

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

all suspension brackets link arms corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 125,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank to rear flexi hoses x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all rear suspension brackets corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 117,606 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all axle brackets corroded

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2018 112,333 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,589 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,713 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint loose (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint Off side front rack ram (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,143 miles

Corrosion on chassis

Corrosion on rear axle

Corrosion on side steps

Fail 21 Sep 2015 92,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion on chassis

Corrosion on rear axle

Corrosion on side steps

Rear tyres approaching wear bars

Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,052 miles

Screw in n/s rear tyre.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 87,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Screw in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,660 miles

Front tyre at o/s worn on inner edge will soon need changing.

Rear disc pads low.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 82,660 miles

Front tyre at o/s worn on inner edge will soon need changing.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear disc pads low.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,171 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,710 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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DE54 CZK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE54 CZK, 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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DE54 CZK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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