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DN53 VPP

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,301 mi
Last recorded122,301 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 VPP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 122,301 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 121,936 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midle ot back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure on axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 116,014 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 May 2021 116,014 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 115,355 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 115,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch in door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch in door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 112,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 112,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 108,322 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 102,346 miles

general corrosion to exhaust system, but not blowing

Pass 27 Jun 2015 95,450 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,581 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 76,250 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,529 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 68,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 64,175 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 54,273 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil dip stick broken oil temperature not carried out

Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,304 miles

rear number plate letters have yellow screw caps placed in them.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,049 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 VPP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DN53 VPP, 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 VPP is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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