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DN54 MZZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,003 mi
Last recorded162,003 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 162,003 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 162,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 161,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 157,789 miles

Nearside Nearside sill section corroded but not part of integral vehicle structure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside rear brake linings wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Tyres cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2020 153,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 149,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks appearing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks appearing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks appearing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks appearing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 144,383 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 140,841 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill cover

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

Offside Outer sill cover

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member is excessively undersealed (6.1.B.2)

engine and under body covers

Fail 29 Nov 2017 140,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer sill cover

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

Offside Outer sill cover

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member is excessively undersealed (6.1.B.2)

engine and under body covers

Pass 6 Dec 2016 129,215 miles

outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Fail 28 Nov 2016 129,172 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Pass 11 Dec 2015 119,706 miles

outer sill and engine covers fitted partial check only

Fail 11 Dec 2015 119,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

outer sill and engine covers fitted partial check only

Pass 4 Dec 2014 108,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 99,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 28 Nov 2013 99,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 28 Nov 2012 91,824 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 15 Dec 2011 82,453 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 82,452 miles

Centre Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,172 miles

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

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

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,797 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,096 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,399 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 MZZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DN54 MZZ, 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 MZZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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