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DN04 UGK

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,918 mi
Last recorded132,918 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 UGK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 132,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front propshaft missing

parking brake only just met efficiency limit

Fail 2 Jul 2018 132,914 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear axle top turretts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front propshaft missing

parking brake only just met efficiency limit

Pass 20 May 2017 125,094 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2016 117,489 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 117,314 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2015 109,539 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 101,000 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 24 May 2014 100,780 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 8 Jun 2013 91,469 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 91,459 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 81,984 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,835 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 73,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,251 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,648 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,824 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,712 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 UGK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

DN04 UGK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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