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AJ53 WJL

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

183,827 mi
Last recorded183,827 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WJL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 183,827 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 173,087 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 161,432 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 141,734 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 127,630 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 112,388 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Dec 2011 112,388 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Dec 2010 96,461 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 80,071 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 64,942 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,076 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 30,362 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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AJ53 WJL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ53 WJL, 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 AJ53 WJL registered?

AJ53 WJL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is AJ53 WJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 WJL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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