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DF53 YUB

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,098 mi
Last recorded136,098 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 YUB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 136,098 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,123 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 129,123 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 119,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 119,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill/jacking point area corroded/hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill/jacking point area corroded/hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 107,306 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 99,871 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 99,833 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 103,907 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 103,907 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,606 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 85,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,284 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 77,284 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 71,574 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 21 Jan 2013 71,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 65,248 miles

airbag light showing

Fail 27 Jan 2012 65,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

airbag light showing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,430 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 57,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,189 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,043 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,563 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 YUB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

DF53 YUB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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