MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
slight corrosion to underneath of vehicle
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
o/s/f anti roll bar drop link play
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
strong advise o/s/r tyre 1.6mm
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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