MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Along the sill both o/s/f and n/s/f (chalked yellow) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Position lamp not working Both front side lamps inop (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (chalked yellow) (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting along the sill both n/s/r and o/s/r chalked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on axel (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front and rear inner sills rotted but not within any prescribed areas
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front and rear inner sills rotted but not within any prescribed areas
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis crossbrace (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner sill rotted but not in a prescribed area or structural
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion to brake pipes
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion to brake pipes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DN53 UPP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DN53 UPP, 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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DN53 UPP is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 January 2004.
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