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DU54 XKA

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,844 mi
Last recorded118,844 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 XKA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 118,844 miles

Nearside hand brake weaker than o/z

Offside inner sill corroding

snow underneath

Pass 14 Feb 2020 112,785 miles

Offside head light has misting on lense

rear anti roll bar links have slight play

seat belts slow to retract

sill repaired and painted in underseal

Fail 11 Feb 2020 112,785 miles

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

Offside head light has misting on lense

rear anti roll bar links have slight play

seat belts slow to retract

sill repaired and painted in underseal

Fail 15 Jan 2020 112,659 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade split but clearing

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

seat belts slow to retract

Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,254 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,656 miles

Knocks from rear suspension

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

Park brake effort feels one sided

Fail 9 Jan 2018 93,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Knocks from rear suspension

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

Park brake effort feels one sided

Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,550 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 79,550 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipie (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,774 miles

Front brake pads down to 50%

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,120 miles

(2) Both rear tyres worn unevenly and close to limit

(2) Nearside front tyre worn and perished close to limit

(3) Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

(4) Front anti-roll bar inner bushes slightly deteriorated

(5) Offside front headlamp slightly deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,060 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 71,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,827 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,749 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,846 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,395 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 44,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,209 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,193 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 40,193 miles

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

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 XKA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XKA, 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 DU54 XKA registered?

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

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