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DN53 UPP

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,208 mi
Last recorded151,208 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 UPP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 151,208 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 143,971 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 143,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 137,852 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 137,844 miles

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 ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 122,977 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 26 May 2016 122,460 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 104,050 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2015 104,049 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,776 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,776 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,175 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 82,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,021 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,800 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,156 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2008 45,156 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 38,407 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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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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