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AD53 WWB

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,601 mi
Last recorded135,601 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WWB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 135,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis legs and underbody corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2019 135,597 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis legs and underbody corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 125,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r o/s/f,n/s/f and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both chassis legs and rear beam corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 125,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r o/s/f,n/s/f and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both chassis legs and rear beam corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 114,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to front flexibles (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 21 Feb 2017 114,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to front flexibles (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,021 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,960 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 77,556 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut

Fail 31 Jan 2013 71,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,229 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

deep cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,491 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,153 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,601 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 20,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 20,213 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 WWB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WWB, 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 AD53 WWB registered?

AD53 WWB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is AD53 WWB safe to buy?

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