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DN04 NKZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,363 mi
Last recorded123,363 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 123,363 miles

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

air bag lamp stays on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 123,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

air bag lamp stays on

Pass 19 Mar 2012 101,833 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 101,183 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 86,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,867 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,590 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 70,590 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,294 miles

Left hand front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Left hand wiper starting to split

Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,644 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 NKZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

DN04 NKZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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