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DG54 JTU

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,185 mi
Last recorded118,185 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 JTU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 118,185 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 104,637 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 164,637 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 104,383 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,038 miles

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm uneven wear

Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,670 miles

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion suspension components.

o/s/r shock absorber damp.

oil level low.

slight wear suspension bushes.

surface rust brake pipes.

underbody corrsion forming.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 62,670 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion suspension components.

o/s/r shock absorber damp.

oil level low.

slight wear suspension bushes.

surface rust brake pipes.

underbody corrsion forming.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,387 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 54,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,487 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,367 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,948 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,872 miles

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

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)

parking brake cable pivot stiff

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,811 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,658 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 JTU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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