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DY54 XJZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,250 mi
Last recorded88,250 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 XJZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,250 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 30 Jun 2012 80,509 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,678 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 76,678 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2010 71,279 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 59,569 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 59,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,669 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,341 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 43,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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 XJZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XJZ, 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 DY54 XJZ registered?

DY54 XJZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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