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DF53 YTZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,173 mi
Last recorded114,173 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 114,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 103,780 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 84,399 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,935 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 81,935 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,115 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 75,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,015 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,036 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 65,036 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,295 miles

handbrake quadrant partially siezed

surface corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,591 miles

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

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

off side rear brake binding slightly

off side rear brake disc pitted

spare wheel flat

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,982 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,616 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,524 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,934 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 YTZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

DF53 YTZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DF53 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 YTZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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