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DG54 PNZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,280 mi
Last recorded91,280 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 91,280 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

under body corrosion (rear)

Fail 20 Sep 2019 91,105 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured fractured on axle beam mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

under body corrosion (rear)

Fail 28 Aug 2019 89,864 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (marked with yellow Chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 88,838 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 88,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability corroded through (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,609 miles

general chassis and suspension corrossion

Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,424 miles

Centre Front Lower undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,993 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,076 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,567 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 50,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 43,371 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,371 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,650 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 18,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,801 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 10,630 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 PNZ 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 68.4%.

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 PNZ, 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 PNZ registered?

DG54 PNZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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