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DH04 BVS

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,458 mi
Last recorded130,458 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 BVS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 130,458 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 130,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 125,009 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 125,009 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 118,765 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 118,765 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 110,186 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 110,111 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 100,578 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn Front Propshaft Rear U.J. ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 100,578 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 79,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT AREA (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 79,015 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,293 miles

tail pipe support bracket badly corroded.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 68,293 miles

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.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,648 miles

osf tyre wearing alot more on inner section [nearly bald on edge!]

Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,270 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 42,936 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,618 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,079 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,793 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,137 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 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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What year was DH04 BVS registered?

DH04 BVS is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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