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DV54 OOC

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,490 mi
Last recorded140,490 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 OOC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 140,490 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH REPAIRED

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

REAR BOOT DAMAGE

Fail 15 Oct 2018 140,490 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH REPAIRED

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

REAR BOOT DAMAGE

Pass 20 Oct 2017 129,521 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 124,132 miles

both rear brake discs starting to corrod

Fail 13 Oct 2016 124,119 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer (5.2.6)

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

both rear brake discs starting to corrod

Fail 25 Mar 2015 118,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 118,080 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,919 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,583 miles

N/S/ and O/S Rear axle trailing arm mounts corroded (on axle)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 103,583 miles

N/S/ and O/S Rear axle trailing arm mounts corroded (on axle)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 91,273 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 78,855 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 67,103 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,055 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,261 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 OOC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OOC, 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 OOC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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