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DG54 JUE

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,866 mi
Last recorded145,866 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 145,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 135,916 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 132,353 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 132,349 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort inop (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear trailing arm mounting bracket corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear trailing arm mounting bracket corroded

both headlight lens misted

rear tubular chassis outriggers corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 132,318 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort inop (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear trailing arm mounting bracket corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear trailing arm mounting bracket corroded

both headlight lens misted

rear tubular chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 126,397 miles

Offside Front Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play in o/s/front wheel bearing (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 120,468 miles

Rear rear tyres cracking in treads

child seats fitted

eingine covers fitted

general surface corrosion underneath

Fail 29 Sep 2015 120,468 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes from flexes across rear axle chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes to rear brake flexes chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear rear tyres cracking in treads

child seats fitted

eingine covers fitted

general surface corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Oct 2014 114,991 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 114,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 114,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight corrosion to some underbody panels

Pass 6 Nov 2012 105,485 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 105,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 105,464 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 93,335 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 83,601 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 83,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 63,861 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 JUE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JUE, 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 JUE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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