MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both headlamps poor beam pattern
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both headlamps poor beam pattern
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen stonechipped
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
sill covers fitted
both rear tyres near legal limit
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
long travel hand brake lever
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear discs corroded
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DG04 BYL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 DG04 BYL, 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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DG04 BYL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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