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AD53 WDG

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,073 mi
Last recorded152,073 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WDG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 152,073 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axle mountings repaired/covered in underseal

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted N/S and O/S

Fail 16 Jun 2023 152,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axle mountings repaired/covered in underseal

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted N/S and O/S

Pass 23 Jun 2022 143,590 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Jun 2022 143,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake is binding

Pass 23 Jun 2021 135,798 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 135,796 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle link arm bracket excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil dipstick broken in tube

Pass 22 Jan 2021 132,328 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 132,296 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 123,996 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 123,996 miles

Central Inner Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working fog light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 111,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 111,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 101,394 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dipstick broken in tube

Fail 7 Dec 2016 96,737 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dipstick broken in tube

Pass 16 Dec 2015 92,136 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,914 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 74,344 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,912 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,628 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,456 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,322 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,491 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,771 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,946 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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AD53 WDG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AD53 WDG, 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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AD53 WDG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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