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DS04 HFD

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,041 mi
Last recorded158,041 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HFD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 158,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 22 Nov 2024 158,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underbody heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2023 152,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 144,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 137,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 132,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 127,026 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 127,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,286 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 121,262 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 115,890 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 113,736 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear child seat fitted so unable to inspect seat belt

Rear both rear tyres close to wear bars

slight oil leak from engine

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2017 113,735 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush stabilising bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear child seat fitted so unable to inspect seat belt

Rear both rear tyres close to wear bars

slight oil leak from engine

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2016 107,960 miles

Rear stabilising bar has slight play in bush

both front brake pipes slightly corroded from flex

under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2016 107,960 miles

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

Rear stabilising bar has slight play in bush

both front brake pipes slightly corroded from flex

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,168 miles

off side front brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

off side front brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,708 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 95,705 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,269 miles

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

snow and wet day

Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,429 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,666 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 52,665 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,220 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,340 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 24,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 HFD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HFD, 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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DS04 HFD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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