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DV53 DDY

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,687 mi
Last recorded146,687 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 DDY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 146,687 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement on axle (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 144,264 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 144,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross brace (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 135,676 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 135,676 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 126,039 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 126,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking by fuel tank (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort nearside (0) offside (300) (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 116,597 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 116,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 107,189 miles

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

offside front position lamp becoming dim

Fail 21 Jan 2014 107,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front position lamp becoming dim

Pass 23 Jan 2013 94,268 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 94,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,442 miles

Surface rust on various brake pipes. The condition of the pipes above the fuel tank etc. is unknown due to lack of visibility.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,014 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,068 miles

N/S/F tyre low on tread

Uneven front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,846 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,974 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,836 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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DV53 DDY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DDY, 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 DDY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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