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DN04 ASZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,879 mi
Last recorded136,879 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 ASZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 136,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 130,635 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 126,660 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 126,660 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 116,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 105,445 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer sill excessively corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer sill excessively corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 105,427 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake pivot (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch missing outside handle (6.2.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer sill excessively corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer sill excessively corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,599 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 96,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure front anti roll bar drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2016 95,169 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 93,181 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 90,492 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 84,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 84,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 66,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,513 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,007 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,175 miles

front inner brake pad linings getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,397 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,496 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,584 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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DN04 ASZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DN04 ASZ, 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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DN04 ASZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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