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DY04 ZZP

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,176 mi
Last recorded85,176 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 ZZP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,176 miles

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

Inner sills are corroded

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,882 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 63,108 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 63,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,835 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 61,819 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting bracket on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,840 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,452 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 48,452 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,912 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 39,853 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,307 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,094 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,358 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 26,355 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,359 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,203 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 15,203 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,364 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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DY04 ZZP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DY04 ZZP, 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 ZZP is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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