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DF04 KLS

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,464 mi
Last recorded134,464 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 KLS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 134,464 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 134,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 127,206 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 127,205 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 123,498 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 114,669 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 114,669 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,132 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,415 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 11,372 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 63,073 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 67,061 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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DF04 KLS is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF04 KLS, 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 DF04 KLS registered?

DF04 KLS is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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