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DV53 CHX

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,608 mi
Last recorded126,608 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CHX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 126,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill x3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 120,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 117,116 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 113,045 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 113,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,858 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 6 Mar 2017 112,858 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 111,341 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill not within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill not within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill not within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,502 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 108,502 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 105,953 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 100,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion to vehicle and components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,493 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,727 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,534 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,425 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 57,400 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,381 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 47,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,057 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 39,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,026 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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DV53 CHX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DV53 CHX, 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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DV53 CHX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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