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DG54 PMX

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,006 mi
Last recorded74,006 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,006 miles

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

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

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,736 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 67,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,014 miles

Nearside corner of front bumper has slight damage

Nearside wiper blade split but still clears the screen effectively

Transmission fluid leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 60,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S wiper blade split

N/S/f bumper damage

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brakes to be checked all round.

o/s/f damper has fluid leak.

oil leak from oil fillter

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,338 miles

brakes to be checked all round.

o/s/f damper has fluid leak.

oil leak from oil fillter

Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,983 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,219 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 PMX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

DG54 PMX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is DG54 PMX safe to buy?

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