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DY04 UUA

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,483 mi
Last recorded94,483 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 UUA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 94,483 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front sub-frame corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides and central (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded

oil leak from gearbox and sump

Fail 2 Dec 2021 94,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,250 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 86,246 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear of body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear of body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 86,243 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play & Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking Brake only just met the requirements May need adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,114 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 82,114 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 82,096 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,111 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rackend (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,076 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 56,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2015 56,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,134 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 49,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,835 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,572 miles

slight oil leak on gearbox sump

Pass 23 Oct 2010 46,224 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,651 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 37,459 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,459 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,732 miles

advise slight cut in o/s/f tyre !!!!!!

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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DY04 UUA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY04 UUA, 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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DY04 UUA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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