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DG04 NYK

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,953 mi
Last recorded110,953 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 NYK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 110,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 110,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 104,502 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 104,502 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,178 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre soft

Fail 15 Jun 2016 98,121 miles

Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened axle top mounts broken du to corrosion both sides (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre soft

Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,216 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 92,201 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,657 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 83,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,332 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,961 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,556 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,175 miles

both front tyres close to limits

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,204 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,589 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 27,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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DG04 NYK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NYK, 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 DG04 NYK registered?

DG04 NYK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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