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DE54 JXC

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,382 mi
Last recorded128,382 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 JXC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 128,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 125,031 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 121,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 114,268 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 114,268 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 105,761 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,887 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 92,441 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 85,583 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 84,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,085 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 72,073 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 66,708 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,003 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 59,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,069 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,201 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 48,201 miles

Centre Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,773 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 41,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,961 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,293 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 JXC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE54 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

DE54 JXC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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