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DF53 YTL

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,178 mi
Last recorded137,178 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 YTL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 137,178 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 137,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification and inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification and inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 131,753 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 128,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 125,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both sides (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both sides (3.5.1b)

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

all brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded and some covered

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 120,281 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 115,019 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,572 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 110,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s auto adjust headlight not working set in low position

Pass 24 Jan 2014 100,969 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 100,969 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,159 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 87,159 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,018 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,055 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,594 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,994 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,587 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 20,587 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 YTL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YTL, 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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DF53 YTL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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