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AM53 ASV

2004 Kia Sorento

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,180 mi
Last recorded51,180 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 ASV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 51,180 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,394 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 40,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 34,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,512 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 34,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,522 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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AM53 ASV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AM53 ASV, 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 AM53 ASV registered?

AM53 ASV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 ASV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 ASV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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