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DH04 BVA

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,363 mi
Last recorded148,363 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 BVA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 148,363 miles

rear x member corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2019 144,341 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 138,051 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 122,434 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 110,977 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake pads worn close to limit

Fail 26 Nov 2016 110,876 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x member/tube (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2015 99,453 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,910 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 88,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 67,775 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,753 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,574 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,978 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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DH04 BVA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DH04 BVA, 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 DH04 BVA registered?

DH04 BVA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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