MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill all 4 corners (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe to rear snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill all 4 corners (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))
Rear parking brake cable corroded but no broken wires visible
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front ns and os valve stems deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))
Rear parking brake cable corroded but no broken wires visible
Propshaft universal joint worn Front Propshaft Rear U.J. ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT AREA (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70*16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT AREA (7.1.2)
tail pipe support bracket badly corroded.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
nsf tyre approaching MOT LIMIT [less than 2mm in places] rear tyres wearing low.
park brake lever travel increased (CLOSE TO MOT LIMITS!)
tail pipe support bracket badly corroded.
osf tyre wearing alot more on inner section [nearly bald on edge!]
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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DH04 BVS is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 DH04 BVS, 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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DH04 BVS is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2004.
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