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DL04 AYU

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,592 mi
Last recorded153,592 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 AYU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 153,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 153,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 149,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 149,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES near ware markers (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 149,716 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill(corroded near 2 body mounts and seatbelt mounts) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill(corroded near 2 body mounts and seatbelt mounts) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 144,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy surface corrosion on 1) osr 2) o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

inner sills heavily corroded

osf lower suspension arm heavily corroded..solid @ time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2020 144,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy surface corrosion on 1) osr 2) o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

condition of headlights deteriorated

handbrake performance on limit..n/s very weak

inner sills heavily corroded

osf lower suspension arm heavily corroded..solid @ time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2019 138,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror ()

Tow bar rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Top zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 138,850 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror ()

Tow bar rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Top zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 131,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 131,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH sides frosted (4.1.2 (a))

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 124,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 124,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides frosted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 116,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear antiroll link D bush slight play

Fail 2 Nov 2016 116,005 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear antiroll link D bush slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2015 104,939 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,964 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,920 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 33,677 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2008 33,677 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,131 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 27,131 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DL04 AYU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DL04 AYU, 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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DL04 AYU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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