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DU54 YTX

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,657 mi
Last recorded160,657 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 160,657 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 160,657 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn spider bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking main (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired bolt snapped (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 153,935 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 153,935 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 149,673 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 149,661 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 123,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,677 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 89,410 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,821 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,528 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,501 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,028 miles

BULB OUT IN REAR CENTRE BRAKELIGHT

CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 58,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BULB OUT IN REAR CENTRE BRAKELIGHT

CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,649 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,925 miles

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

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

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

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 YTX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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