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EF54 DZC

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,975 mi
Last recorded119,975 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 DZC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 119,975 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 119,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 112,085 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 112,085 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 98,421 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 78,212 miles

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

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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EF54 DZC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF54 DZC, 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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How do I check the history of EF54 DZC?

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What year was EF54 DZC registered?

EF54 DZC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is EF54 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 DZC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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