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DE54 JWN

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,671 mi
Last recorded87,671 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 87,671 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

both front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

both rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

engine has slight oil leak

rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2020 87,671 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

both rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

engine has slight oil leak

rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,385 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 83,382 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,868 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

front brake discs becoming corroded

front brake pads getting low

handbrake rear pivot mounting point at diff becoming seized

rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

rear brake discs becoming corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,325 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

both front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

both front tyres perished

both rear D bushes worn

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Apr 2017 77,325 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

both front tyres perished

both rear D bushes worn

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,870 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar end end link becoming worn

both front wiper blades slightly split

both rear anti roll bar end links becoming worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,333 miles

both rear anti roll bar links becoming worn

front brake pads getting low

o.s front anti roll bar end link becoming worn

Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,997 miles

both rear anti roll bar end links slightly worn

o.s front anti roll bar end link slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,200 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,141 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,759 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 51,755 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,675 miles

oil leak

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,771 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 32,736 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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 JWN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JWN, 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 DE54 JWN registered?

DE54 JWN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is DE54 JWN safe to buy?

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