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DMP 170H

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,488 mi
Last recorded97,488 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMP 170H
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,488 miles

parking brake only just made required reading

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,559 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 91,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,352 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 89,352 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 83,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,810 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,322 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 79,302 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,985 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,759 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,469 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 41,469 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,985 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 30,985 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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DMP 170H is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DMP 170H, 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 DMP 170H registered?

DMP 170H is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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