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DV54 JJZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,581 mi
Last recorded121,581 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 JJZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2023 121,581 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible due to condition on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bumper support within 30cm of chassis mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted Inner rim edge worn extremely thin (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded within 30cm trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing covered in duct tape

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Underside of vehicle partially coated in anti-corrosion treatment

Pass 10 Oct 2022 112,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 112,459 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 108,449 miles

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

fuel tank stone protector rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 101,302 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under body heavily waxoiled unable to fully inspect for corrosion and brake pipes

Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,100 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,683 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 92,154 miles

sill covers fitted unable to fully check sill condition

Pass 21 Nov 2015 88,819 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both at rear on o/s chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2014 84,331 miles

sill covers fitted unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2013 80,104 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 75,853 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 71,833 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,281 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 67,223 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,155 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,868 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,676 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,503 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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DV54 JJZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DV54 JJZ, 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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DV54 JJZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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