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DV04 VFE

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,179 mi
Last recorded135,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 VFE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 135,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body not fully secure 1/4 (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 135,173 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Body not fully secure 1/4 (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 121,653 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 121,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner sill corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2017 116,556 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 111,353 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 106,683 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 12 Jul 2014 100,022 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 98,660 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 98,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 92,587 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 92,583 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

air bag lamp on system may not operate properly

Pass 7 Dec 2011 83,706 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side rear tyre has somecracking on sidewall will soon need attention

Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,790 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,191 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,063 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,271 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,736 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 49,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DV04 VFE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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