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DN04 AXY

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,834 mi
Last recorded110,834 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 AXY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 110,834 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner sills corroded (full length)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches (behind doors)

very heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis and rear axle casing

Fail 12 May 2018 110,834 miles

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

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking centre/rear (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner sills corroded (full length)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches (behind doors)

very heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis and rear axle casing

Pass 9 May 2017 110,598 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 108,116 miles

Front front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2015 100,352 miles

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

child seat fitted

front diff leaking oil

Fail 27 Oct 2015 100,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted

front diff leaking oil

Pass 31 Oct 2014 91,827 miles

both n/s and o/s inner sill corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch corrosion (not excessive)

o/s/r acc damage (no sharp edges) Reflector not fully secure

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2014 91,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both n/s and o/s inner sill corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch corrosion (not excessive)

o/s/r acc damage (no sharp edges) Reflector not fully secure

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2013 83,015 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,635 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 74,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,278 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2010 57,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,490 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,705 miles

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,200 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 25,198 miles

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

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 AXY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AXY, 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 DN04 AXY registered?

DN04 AXY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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