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DU54 KSN

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,729 mi
Last recorded164,729 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 164,729 miles

Brake performance not tested because of corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 164,371 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis centre and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 164,358 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis centre and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 160,895 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 160,724 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front n/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 154,599 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 154,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 147,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 139,212 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 139,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 129,987 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 115,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 115,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 106,822 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 100,304 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,215 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 85,729 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,737 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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DU54 KSN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DU54 KSN, 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 KSN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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