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DG54 XTX

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,065 mi
Last recorded138,065 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 138,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 121,507 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 121,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 110,587 miles

n/s/f wiper smearing screen slightly.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,848 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre inner tread wearing down

rear anti roll bar o/s rubber bush slight wear

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,740 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,022 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 51,022 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 XTX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

DG54 XTX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is DG54 XTX safe to buy?

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