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DF53 WHD

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,469 mi
Last recorded148,469 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 WHD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 148,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 140,457 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 140,457 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 beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 132,274 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2011 132,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 122,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 108,630 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 94,252 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,031 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 68,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DF53 WHD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF53 WHD, 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 DF53 WHD registered?

DF53 WHD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is DF53 WHD safe to buy?

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