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DF53 YSR

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,442 mi
Last recorded157,442 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 157,442 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 155,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded inner both main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 151,278 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 147,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 143,724 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 138,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

washer jets frozen

Pass 11 Jan 2014 138,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

washer jets frozen

Pass 8 Jan 2013 128,300 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pipes corroded

front brakes discs lipped on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 121,234 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 116,987 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,834 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,080 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 53,842 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 53,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 YSR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DF53 YSR, 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 YSR registered?

DF53 YSR is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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The MOT history for DF53 YSR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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