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DU54 HYM

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,152 mi
Last recorded137,152 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 HYM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 137,152 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 137,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 130,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx70 % worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 130,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers too high (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels hand brake not working cable broken (3.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx70 % worn (3.5.1g)

engine oil on min

Pass 9 Sep 2015 127,601 miles

child seat fitted

dampness by power steering

dampness by power steering

engine oil slightly low

engine oil slightly low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside front seat belt slow to return

Fail 26 Aug 2015 127,580 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

dampness by power steering

engine oil slightly low

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 28 Aug 2014 123,172 miles

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

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

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

engine oil on min

Pass 28 Aug 2014 123,172 miles

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

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

engine oil on min

Fail 23 Oct 2013 116,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 103,760 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 103,761 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 103,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 91,876 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 91,813 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 83,457 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,778 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,863 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,489 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 46,482 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,903 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 44,903 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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DU54 HYM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DU54 HYM, 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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DU54 HYM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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