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DY54 JYG

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,374 mi
Last recorded120,374 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 JYG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 120,374 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 119,554 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2019 116,394 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2019 116,394 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2018 111,783 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 111,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 107,568 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,512 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 85,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,412 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,718 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 52,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,514 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,219 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,704 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,303 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 24,653 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,653 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 19,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,522 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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DY54 JYG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY54 JYG, 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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DY54 JYG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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