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DN04 NKX

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

281,007 mi
Last recorded281,007 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 281,007 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 135,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 128,765 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 122,430 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2015 122,430 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2014 117,639 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 114,700 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 110,867 miles

slight play in both sides rear anti roll bar bushes

surface corossion both rear brake pipes

surface corossion to o/s front brake pipe

Fail 9 Aug 2012 101,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 101,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 90,076 miles

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre and tread 3mm

nearside rear tyre tread 2-3mm on outer edge

offside front tyre tread 2-3mm

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2011 90,076 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre and tread 3mm

nearside rear tyre tread 2-3mm on outer edge

offside front tyre tread 2-3mm

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,093 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 77,089 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,465 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 51,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,167 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,189 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 NKX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

DN04 NKX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is DN04 NKX safe to buy?

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