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DG54 GWP

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

61,524 mi
Last recorded61,524 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 GWP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 61,524 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise corosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2024 61,524 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s front sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s front lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

adviser general corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Oct 2022 58,471 miles

Front slight oil leak from steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

excess travel on handbrake

general corrosion to underside

Fail 25 Oct 2022 58,471 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s bulbs innoperable (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight oil leak from steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

excess travel on handbrake

general corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Sep 2021 50,388 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight oil leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle to nsr osr wheels (1.1.11 (c))

advise general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2021 50,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged hole in tread. also object stuck in inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight oil leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle to nsr osr wheels (1.1.11 (c))

advise general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2020 42,290 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 42,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,011 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 42,011 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 40,460 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,149 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,350 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,925 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 35,921 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,935 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 33,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 323,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,728 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 30,728 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,135 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,131 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,702 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 27,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,891 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 20,298 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,298 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,209 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 GWP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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