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DH04 BWU

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,036 mi
Last recorded123,036 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 123,036 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 123,036 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 113,834 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 110,160 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 104,734 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2015 98,033 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 98,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 91,782 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 91,782 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 84,877 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 78,494 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 66,953 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 9,751 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 9,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 46,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 36,348 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)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 26,533 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 BWU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BWU, 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 BWU registered?

DH04 BWU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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The MOT history for DH04 BWU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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