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SY54 DOU

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,388 mi
Last recorded136,388 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 DOU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 136,388 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 127,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 115,998 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 106,216 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,127 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 95,090 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs pitted

near side off side rear abs wires insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2010 81,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,955 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,427 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,924 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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SY54 DOU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SY54 DOU, 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 SY54 DOU registered?

SY54 DOU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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