MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill under covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill under covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis joining crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle to body stabiliser bar at mounting to axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear brake dust shield corroded and contacting disc
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch from flexi. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting surface rust (6.6.6)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting surface rust (6.6.6)
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER GETTING LOW ON FLUID
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LEAKING - GETS FLUID FEED FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
N/S/R TYRE ON TREAD WEAR LIMIT
O/S/F TYRE WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGE
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER GETTING LOW ON FLUID
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LEAKING - GETS FLUID FEED FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
N/S/R TYRE ON TREAD WEAR LIMIT
O/S/F TYRE WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement on rear axle (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight damage to offside rear bumper.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Handbrake travel.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight damage to offside rear bumper.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
rear discs pitted
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
rear brakes slightly binding
rear discs pitted
rear handbrake lever pivot slightly sticking
both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
washers require attention soon
both rear anti roll wrap round bushes have slight play
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV04 VFA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 DV04 VFA, 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 VFA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 April 2004.
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