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DV04 VFA

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,719 mi
Last recorded131,719 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 131,719 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 131,683 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 127,919 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 127,917 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,177 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 123,177 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 119,508 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 119,508 miles

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 ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 116,429 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 116,356 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting surface rust (6.6.6)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 116,356 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 101,168 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 101,159 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 101,138 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 89,659 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 89,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,074 miles

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

Slight damage to offside rear bumper.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 85,008 miles

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.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,435 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 79,435 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,660 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

rear discs pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2011 72,660 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 68,046 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

washers require attention soon

Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,097 miles

both rear anti roll wrap round bushes have slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,757 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 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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