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DLZ 1133

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,367 mi
Last recorded121,367 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 1133
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 121,367 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 112,584 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,066 miles

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing bald

Fail 14 Nov 2016 105,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing bald

Pass 17 Nov 2015 99,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 91,346 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,888 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 82,298 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 82,298 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,311 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 72,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,378 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 51,316 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 79,732 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,572 miles

n/s/r & spare 4mm

o/s/f tyre 2-4mm worn on edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 6 Dec 2007 29,572 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r & spare 4mm

o/s/f tyre 2-4mm worn on edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm

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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DLZ 1133 is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DLZ 1133, 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 DLZ 1133 registered?

DLZ 1133 is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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