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DG54 GWK

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,997 mi
Last recorded117,997 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 GWK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 117,997 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2017 117,996 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 113,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 109,613 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 105,228 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 99,746 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 92,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,763 miles

Near side front tyre has uneven wear to outer shoulder wearing low.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 80,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Near side front tyre has uneven wear to outer shoulder wearing low.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,651 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 68,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,775 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,737 miles

Damage to nearside side step

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,389 miles

Nearside front tyre close to limit on outer edge

Offside front brake disc scored on both sides

Fail 30 Aug 2007 32,389 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre close to limit on outer tread

Offside front brake disc scored on both sides

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 GWK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG54 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

DG54 GWK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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