MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill along its length (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill along its length (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear axle has surface corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leak , lookes like coming from oil filter
oil leak , lookes like coming from oil filter
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Spare tyre defective
clutch pedal non slip provision missing.
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX04 DZA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 EX04 DZA, 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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EX04 DZA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2004.
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