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DF53 YTB

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,110 mi
Last recorded97,110 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 YTB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 97,110 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 96,840 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 96,840 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,565 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 70,148 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 59,509 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 47,883 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,430 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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DF53 YTB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

DF53 YTB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is DF53 YTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 YTB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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