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AJ53 SUH

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,685 mi
Last recorded162,685 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SUH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 162,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front propshaft has been removed

slight smell of exhaust gas leak underbonnet,cover fitted over top of engine.requires attention.

spare tyre below legal limit,bald on edge

Fail 7 Aug 2018 162,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens (4.1.4 (b))

front propshaft has been removed

slight smell of exhaust gas leak underbonnet,cover fitted over top of engine.requires attention.

spare tyre below legal limit,bald on edge

Pass 19 Jul 2017 156,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 156,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 152,274 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 152,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 141,570 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 141,570 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected flap missing (1.9.3b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 125,892 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 114,481 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake cable deteriorated.

Metal brake pipes wax protected not allowing complete inspection.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 101,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 101,428 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise handbrake adjustment and also handbrake cable across rear axle deteriorated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear rubber exhaust mounting perished.

Slight corrosion to metal brake pipes above fuel tank.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,894 miles

advise o/s/f brake pipe corroding

advise o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 8 Nov 2011 90,894 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise o/s/f brake pipe corroding

advise o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 5 Nov 2010 83,411 miles

advise n/s/f seatbelt fraying slightly

advise o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 10 Nov 2009 75,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 75,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 64,560 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 47,087 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 35,208 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 35,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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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AJ53 SUH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AJ53 SUH, 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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AJ53 SUH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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