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DV04 VNJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,335 mi
Last recorded139,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 139,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 131,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 118,452 miles

handbrake low

Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,363 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 112,318 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,329 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 102,183 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe IN POOR CONDTION (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 102,183 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe IN POOR CONDTION (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,603 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracked on tread pattern

both inner sills corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust flange corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 93,234 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

anti roll bars corroding

some suspension bushes deteriating

Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,313 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,312 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 84,312 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 78,864 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 78,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

front brake discs worn.

oil leak at the filter.

rear brake pads possibly wearing low,recommend attention.

wipers smearing

the front outer brake pads appear to be worn very close to the minimun thickness of 1.5mm.not able to see inside pads without wheel removal,recommend replacement.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,929 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,428 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,766 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 54,588 miles

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 VNJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc 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 VNJ, 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 VNJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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