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DV04 UXX

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,903 mi
Last recorded146,903 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 UXX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 146,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 141,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 132,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 126,899 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 126,897 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 125,642 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake performance not tested rear brakes not tested due to corrosion of rear cross member (1.2.1 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member split into two (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscren (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 118,741 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 118,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 112,017 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 111,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 105,409 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,957 miles

Offside Front tyre showing uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2015 89,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,881 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 75,089 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 67,217 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 58,321 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,688 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,205 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,755 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,069 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 24,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UXX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UXX, 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 UXX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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