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DV04 LWT

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,526 mi
Last recorded104,526 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 LWT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 104,526 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 104,526 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 104,482 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 97,344 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 97,344 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 88,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 81,615 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,960 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,484 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle brackets (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle brackets (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 76,398 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis crossbar by rear axle stabilizer mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis crossbar by axle stabilizer mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear chassis behind wheel getting corroded

Rear axle has corrosion at suspension mounting points

sill covers fitted unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,594 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 67,128 miles

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

both headlight lenses getting cloudy

Pass 7 Jan 2014 61,944 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,874 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 48,665 miles

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

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 16 Jan 2010 43,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,208 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,847 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,063 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 28,063 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DV04 LWT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DV04 LWT, 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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DV04 LWT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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