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DE54 UHV

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,863 mi
Last recorded134,863 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 UHV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 134,863 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 134,863 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 128,172 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 128,171 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 119,006 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 109,079 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 100,680 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 100,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,825 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 87,825 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,339 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,608 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 66,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,125 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 55,119 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,385 miles

Play in both rear anti-roll bar clamp bushes.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 38,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in both rear anti-roll bar clamp bushes.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,642 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,274 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked.

Front wiper blades split on the edges.

Play in both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,930 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 UHV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UHV, 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 UHV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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