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DR52 JEB

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,784 mi
Last recorded131,784 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR52 JEB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 131,784 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 123,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear uj ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 123,090 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear uj ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 114,638 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 105,974 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,543 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 88,505 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,995 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 78,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,125 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Aug 2011 69,125 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2010 58,610 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,610 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 19,052 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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DR52 JEB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black 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 DR52 JEB, 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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DR52 JEB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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