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DS04 GFY

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 GFY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2018

Front prop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front prop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,490 miles

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

offside rear brake disk scored slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,901 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,977 miles

nearside mirror cover damage

Pass 20 May 2014 71,199 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror cover damage

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,743 miles

nearside mirror cover broken

Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,633 miles

air bag light

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,945 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,295 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,047 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,952 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,575 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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DS04 GFY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DS04 GFY, 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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What year was DS04 GFY registered?

DS04 GFY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is DS04 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 GFY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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