MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,997 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear brake backing plates corroded
chassis corrosion
extensive underbody corrosion
undertrays fitted
undertrays fitted
All 4 brake backing plates corroded
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front undertray corroded
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
extensive chassis corrosion
extensive underbody corrosion
fuel tank surround corroded
Nearside Front Brake insecure hose fouling drive shaft (1.1.21 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed within 30cms of body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake insecure hose fouling drive shaft (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed within 30cms of body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
All 4 brake backing plates corroded
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front undertray corroded
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
extensive chassis corrosion
extensive underbody corrosion
fuel tank surround corroded
undertrays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all 4 brake backing plates heavily corroded
both front brake flexi hose attachment brackets corroded and broken
both front bump stops missing
corrosion to suspension components
engine undertray heavily corroded
extensive underbody and chassis corrosion
fuel tank undertray heavily corroded
under trays fitted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn through (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Body component likely to become detached side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Body component slightly loose side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all 4 brake backing plates heavily corroded
both front brake flexi hose attachment brackets corroded and broken
both front bump stops missing
corrosion to suspension components
engine undertray heavily corroded
extensive underbody and chassis corrosion
fuel tank undertray heavily corroded
under trays fitted
both headlamp lenses deteriorating
both inner sills corroding
both side steps mountings corroding
complete exhaust system corroding
general corrosion to front suspension
general corrosion to rear suspension
offside front brake flexible hose loose from shock absorber
offside rear anti-roll bar linkage has slight play
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
both headlamp lenses deteriorating
both inner sills corroding
both side steps mountings corroding
complete exhaust system corroding
general corrosion to front suspension
general corrosion to rear suspension
offside front brake flexible hose loose from shock absorber
offside rear anti-roll bar linkage has slight play
both front tyres wearing to edges and perishing
both headlamp lenses deteriorating
both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have slight movement
front washers slightly weak
radiator under tray corroding
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
radiator undertray corroded
slight surface corrosion to rear disc's
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
radiator undertray corroded
slight surface corrosion to rear disc's
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
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DG54 GWM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 GWM, 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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DG54 GWM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 September 2004.
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