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DG04 NYT

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,737 mi
Last recorded124,737 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 NYT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 124,737 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 117,153 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 112,374 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 112,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 109,474 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 109,474 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

warning light on dash has been covered up (airbag)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 106,312 miles

both front brakepipes surface corroded

skight play in n/s/f bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,226 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 102,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 98,507 miles

slight play in rear drop links and D bushes

Fail 16 Jan 2014 98,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f belt slightly twisted

slight play in rear drop links and D bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2013 94,963 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 89,077 miles

Slight play in off side steeering rack mounting rubber

Pass 8 Apr 2011 78,835 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 78,835 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 72,230 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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 53,949 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,465 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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DG04 NYT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NYT, 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 NYT registered?

DG04 NYT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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