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DV54 ONZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,296 mi
Last recorded153,296 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 153,296 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 153,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 153,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 139,726 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust on chassis +crossmembers +spring kounts

rust on rear axle

Pass 2 Aug 2017 126,829 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all (2.4.G.1)

rust on chassis +rear axle

rust on front & rear brake flexy ends

rust on front to rear brake pipes

rust on rear shocker mounts

Pass 3 Aug 2016 112,430 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,751 miles

n/s/r tow bar bolt

rust onchassis +rear tie bar mounts +rear axle +crossmembers

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,857 miles

rust on front brake flexy ends

Fail 2 Sep 2014 83,853 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rust on front brake flexy ends

Pass 4 Sep 2013 66,745 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,949 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,743 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,397 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,915 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,555 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 ONZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ONZ, 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 ONZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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