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DG54 FWB

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,952 mi
Last recorded155,952 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 FWB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 155,952 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes greased

front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 12 Nov 2016 152,893 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 147,242 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 139,199 miles

Advise rear diff oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 139,197 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,205 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 104,805 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,436 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 69,526 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 64,621 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,261 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,944 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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DG54 FWB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DG54 FWB, 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 DG54 FWB registered?

DG54 FWB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is DG54 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 FWB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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