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DT02 MJT

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,825 mi
Last recorded88,825 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT02 MJT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,825 miles

Nearside Front has a very slight play in steering rack arm ball joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear handbrake has slightly less effort than offside rear

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 26 Apr 2017 88,818 miles

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

Nearside Front has a very slight play in steering rack arm ball joint

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear handbrake has slightly less effort than offside rear

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,128 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,266 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished also worn on outter edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2015 79,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished also worn on outter edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,103 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 75,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,158 miles

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

general corrison under body

o/s/r tyre outer wall worn

Fail 14 Jun 2013 70,158 miles

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

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

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

general corrison under body

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,041 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,053 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 49,448 miles

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

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

air bag light on

none standard plates fitted

Fail 11 May 2010 49,446 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 May 2009 39,669 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 39,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,137 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 39,118 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 39,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,640 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,721 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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DT02 MJT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DT02 MJT, 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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DT02 MJT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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