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DX54 SZL

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,790 mi
Last recorded162,790 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 SZL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 162,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 162,790 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded throughout length (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Down side of fuel tank above lower arm mounting, corroded on inner surface. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded throughout length (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 151,610 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

slight corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2015 142,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 133,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,889 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 112,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 103,313 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 93,197 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 80,174 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link play

Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,632 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

strong advise o/s/r tyre 1.6mm

Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,490 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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DX54 SZL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DX54 SZL, 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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What year was DX54 SZL registered?

DX54 SZL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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