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DN54 MDK

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,823 mi
Last recorded108,823 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 MDK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 108,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,430 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 16 Mar 2015 98,604 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s/r brakes slightly binding

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 Apr 2014 88,073 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,204 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,746 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 77,746 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,888 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,822 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 56,079 miles

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,079 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,533 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,484 miles

oil leak from reae of engine

Fail 2 Feb 2008 472,480 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

oil leak from reae of engine

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,855 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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DN54 MDK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN54 MDK, 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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DN54 MDK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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