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V6 DTX

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,602 mi
Last recorded55,602 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 DTX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,602 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 55,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,323 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 50,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Aug 2014 50,230 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

all brake flexi pipes poor condition.

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion suspension components.

exhaust front pipe flexi leaking[just acceptable].

front brake pads wearing low.

handbrake cables poor condition.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.[just acceptable]

oil level low.

rear brake discs very poor condition.

rear brake pads wearing low[just acceptable].

slight leak power steering rack.

underbody/chassis corrsion.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,622 miles

brake flexi pipes poor condition.

corrsion brake discs.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

front upper wishbone bushes poor condition.

handbrake cables poor condition.

surface rust front brake pipes.

underbody corrsion forming.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 43,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to all brake discs.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in poor condition.

hand brake cables in poor condition.

oil leaks/steering rack gaiters.

rear tyres 3mm/cracks in sidewalls.

surface rust to front brake pipes.

underbody corrosion forming.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,415 miles

corrosion to all brake discs.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in poor condition.

hand brake cables in poor condition.

oil leaks/steering rack gaiters.

rear tyres 3mm/cracks in sidewalls.

surface rust to front brake pipes.

underbody corrosion forming.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,401 miles

exhaust in poor condition.

heavy corrosion to suspension components.

heavy underbody corrosion forming.

slight corrosion to all brake discs.

uneven wear to rear tyres 3.5mm (worn on edges)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 33,789 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,789 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,847 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,236 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 19,147 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,011 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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V6 DTX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V6 DTX, 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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V6 DTX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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